The amount of dissolved oxygen in water may decrease
because of the increase in organic matter in the water. Aquatic organisms breathe and use oxygen. Large amounts of
oxygen are consumed by the decomposition of bacteria (when there are large
amounts of dead matter to decompose, there will be a significant number of
bacteria). Examples: dead organic matter (algae), wastewater, garden waste,
oils and fats, all this results in a decrease in dissolved oxygen in the water.
