Nitrogen Deposition :: Permanent oligotrophic lakes, ponds and pools (including soft-water lakes)

2-10 kg N ha^-1 year^-1

The lower end of the range is intended for boreal and alpine lakes, and the higher end of the range for Atlantic softwaters. Site specific advice should be sought from the conservation agencies as to which part of the range is relevant. Note that the critical load should only be applied to oligotrophic waters with low alkalinity with no significant agricultural or other human inputs.