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为明确草海湖水及其入湖河流硝酸盐污染的主要来源,定量分析各来源的贡献率,对草海湖水与入湖河流水化学特征和水体硝酸盐的氮氧同位素组成进行了系统研究.通过对草海湖水、河水、井水丰水期水体理化参数和同位素分析发现:湖水的NO_3~-/Cl~-比值和Cl-浓度表明其主要受牲畜粪便和城镇污水输入的影响,而河水与井水则受农业活动和城镇污水的共同影响.δD-water与δ~(18)O-water显示草海水体主要源于大气降水,并有较强的蒸发作用.湖水δ~(15)N-NO_3~-和δ~(18)O-NO_3~-值分别为-5.56‰～11.30‰和0.02‰～25.40‰,较河水偏负而较井水偏正.稳定同位素混合模型(SIAR)计算结果表明草海湖水及其入湖河流硝酸盐主要源于化肥、土壤有机氮、牲畜粪便相关的农业活动,其贡献率在50%以上;城镇污水贡献率在22%左右;大气降水的贡献主要体现在湖水中. 相似文献
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地下水硝酸盐污染已成为一个普遍的环境问题.为研究重庆金佛山水房泉岩溶地下河系统的硝酸盐来源与转化，于2017年4-10月每24 d左右对地下河系统内的某酒店自来水、化粪池、1#落水洞、水房泉4个采样点开展监测，进行水化学和δ15Nnitrate、δ18Onitrate同位素分析.某酒店污水经化粪池处理后，由1#落水洞排入地下河，最后在水房泉排泄.结果表明：①水房泉NO3-浓度范围为4.65~10.20 mg/L，相对于我国生活饮用水标准处于较低水平；化粪池、1#落水洞、水房泉3个采样点电导率和NO3-、Cl-浓度的高值期与游客人数增多对应关系较好.②某酒店自来水δ15Nnitrate值为3.7‰~5.8‰、δ18Onitrate值为1.6‰~2.7‰，说明硝酸盐主要来源为土壤有机氮，处于自然背景值；1#落水洞δ15Nnitrate值为14.4‰~21.1‰、δ18Onitrate值为3.5‰~11.2‰，显示硝酸盐主要来源为粪肥污水；化粪池和水房泉的δ15Nnitrate值为3.7‰~17.0‰、δ18Onitrate值为-9.0‰~7.3‰，表明硝酸盐主要来源为土壤有机氮与粪肥污水，显示其硝酸盐主要污染源是酒店生活废污水.③某酒店自来水、水房泉地下水的硝酸盐转化过程以同化作用为主；化粪池污水以硝化作用为主，是岩溶地下河系统硝酸盐的重要来源之一；1#落水洞污水表现为反硝化作用.④基于SIAR模型对水房泉的硝酸盐来源进行定量解析，发现大气降水、土壤有机氮和粪肥污水的贡献率分别为28%、36%和36%左右. 相似文献
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为探究河湖过渡带地下水来源及其水质影响因素,本文分析了不同水体氢氧同位素的分布特征,确定地下水的补给来源,而后采用贝叶斯混合模型(MixSIAR)定量解析不同补给源对地下水的贡献率,并计算混合水源对地下水酸碱度(pH)、电导率(Cond)和总溶解固体(TDS)的贡献量,探究水源混合对地下水水质的影响.研究发现:近长江和湖岸的地下水同位素特征与长江水、湖水接近,其水力联系密切,而中部地下水同位素特征与河水接近,受河水补给明显;河水对地下水的贡献率最大,约为47%,降水贡献率约为20%,湖水和长江水的贡献率分别约为16%和17%;混合水源对pH的贡献率接近100%,对Cond的贡献率约为70%,而对TDS的贡献率很小.此外,生活污水、农业污染等外源输入也会导致地下水pH下降,Cond和TDS明显升高. 相似文献
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稳定同位素技术在地表水硝酸盐污染研究中的应用 总被引：4，自引：1，他引：3
地表水硝酸盐污染已成为全球面临的主要水环境问题之一,为了有效控制地表水中硝酸盐污染,确定地表水中硝酸盐的来源以及研究其在环境中的迁移转化过程就显得尤为重要.硝酸盐稳定氮(15N)、氧(18O)同位素作为一种有效的示踪技术在识别地表水中硝酸盐的来源及迁移转化过程中已得到了广泛的应用,但是硝酸盐在迁移转化过程中,15N、18O同位素会因为多种因素而发生分馏,同位素值发生变化使得这种技术的应用存在一定的局限性.本文系统总结了不同来源硝酸盐δ15N、δ18O值的组成特征及其影响因素,分析了在不同土地利用类型流域内,利用硝酸盐15N、18O同位素技术开展硝酸盐来源识别、负荷估算和反硝化作用评估的方法和研究进展.基于已有研究成果,提出在未来的研究过程中,一方面应以流域为单元,选择适当的研究方法并结合多种辅助指标研究多因素共同作用下NO3-污染源的δ15N-NO3-和δ18O-NO3-值的变化规律;另一方面应对比流域污染源详细的调查数据,分析现有负荷估算模型存在的不确定性,并构建合适的负荷计算模型;最后,应深入开展同位素在确定流域和河流中反硝化发生的范围、地点和程度方面的研究,特别是掌握河流系统中沉积物-水体中氮的循环过程. 相似文献
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为探究城市湖泊富营养化的污染负荷来源及其贡献率,选择长江流域中下游典型富营养化湖泊(武汉后官湖)为研究对象,结合实测法、平均浓度法与排污系数法,解析了后官湖的外部污染来源(包括点源和面源,面源又进一步划分为农村生活、农业种植、水产养殖、畜禽养殖和城市径流).结果表明:化学需氧量(COD)主要来源于点源,入湖贡献为54%;总磷主要来源于面源,入湖贡献为71%.进一步筛选面源中污染物的主要来源发现,总磷主要来自农业种植和水产养殖,入湖贡献分别为41%和30%;面源中COD、氨氮和总氮贡献最大的是城市径流,入湖贡献率分别为61%、53%和37%.行政区污染排放贡献率中,COD、氨氮、总氮和总磷排放贡献率最大的分别为沌口街办(25. 24%)、蔡甸街办(23.28%)、永丰街办(24.04%)和大集街办(26.15%).开展沌口街办和永丰街办的点源治理可有效消减入湖COD与氨氮负荷,而大集街办的农业面源污染防治则是后官湖流域总磷治理的重点. 相似文献
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杜朝超 白晓永 李阳兵 谭秋 赵翠薇 罗光杰 吴路华 陈飞 李朝君 冉晨 张思蕊 熊练 宋丰姣 肖碧琴 李姿霖 薛盈盈 龙明康 罗青 张小芸 李明会 沈晓倩 杨姝 《中国科学:地球科学》2024,(3):745-759
碳酸盐岩化学风化碳汇降低了大气CO2浓度上升和全球变暖的速率,然而,其碳汇通量(CCSF)的估算结果仍存在不确定性,并且气候变化和生态修复对CCSF的贡献率尚不清晰.为此,本文汇编了中国不同流域离子浓度站点数据,并采用经典热力学溶蚀模型,重新评估了中国1991～2020年CCSF的潜力和时空格局,并定量分析了温度(MAT)、降水(MAP)、蒸散发(ET)、土壤水(SM)和归一化植被指数(NDVI)等因子对CCSF的贡献率.结果发现:(1)中国CCSF为22.76t CO2km-2a-1,高于全球平均水平(15.77t CO2km-2a-1);总量(CCS)为4772.67×104t CO2,以252.98×104km-2的碳酸盐岩面积贡献了全球14.91%的CCS.(2)中国CCSF由东南向西北逐渐减少,其中南方岩溶区、青藏岩溶区和北方岩溶区CCS... 相似文献
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洱海流域低污染水类型、污染负荷及分布 总被引：7，自引：0，他引：7
为科学、合理地评估湖泊流域低污染水的类型及其污染负荷,以洱海流域为例,系统研究低污染水的概念及类型,确定了低污染水调查方法,并分析了洱海流域低污染水的来源、类型、产生量、污染物量和分布特征.结果表明,洱海流域低污染水主要包括污水处理厂处理尾水、城镇地表径流、农田排水(含村落地表径流)3种主要类型,产生量为20069×104m3/a.由低污染水带来的总氮(TN)负荷为1393 t/a,总磷(TP)负荷为77 t/a.从空间分布上看,洱海流域西部和北部片区低污染水TN、TP负荷比例最大,分别达到88%和87%,因此应主要针对西部和北部片区特点制定洱海流域低污染水控制措施. 相似文献
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旅游酒店排污影响下的岩溶地下水水化学变化 总被引：2，自引：1，他引：1
岩溶地下水系统具有高度的开放性和脆弱性，使得地下水极易遭受污染.为探究旅游酒店排污对岩溶地下水水化学变化的影响，以金佛山世界自然遗产地水房泉流域为例，对水房泉地下水的水化学进行自动化监测，对流域内雨水、土壤水、某酒店自来水、污废水进行定期采集，结合流域硝酸盐氮氧同位素分析.结果表明，监测期间水房泉水化学变化随酒店入住游客量总体表现为3个阶段：前期受降雨影响显著，旅游高峰期间水质急剧恶化，后期水质明显好转.酒店生活污废水的排放成为水房泉水化学演变的重要因素，硝酸盐氮氧同位素表明水房泉的NO3-主要来自粪便、污废水以及土壤N的混合.H2SO4及污水中HCl、有机酸等可能参与了碳酸盐岩的溶蚀，使水房泉Ca2+、Mg2+、HCO3-浓度增加明显.流域岩溶管道发育，地下水流速快，使污染物质扩散迅速，故在研究期间水房泉主要离子的浓度高峰对污废水排放高峰的响应仅滞后约4 d. 相似文献
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溶解态有机质(DOM)是湖泊沉积物的重要组分,解析DOM的组成和来源对于深入理解湖泊有机质生物地球化学循环及控制水体富营养化具有重要意义。 本研究于2021年5月和8月采集了大庆市库里泡表层及柱状沉积物、泡内水生物(浮游藻类、挺水植物和沉水植物)、岸边土壤、陆生C3和C4植物、禽畜粪便以及城镇污水等样品,分析了样品DOM的稳定同位素(δ13C 和 δ15N)组成及三维荧光光谱特征,并利用IsoSource软件计算了不同来源样品对沉积物DOM的贡献率。结果显示:(1)库里泡内表层沉积物DOM的δ13C和δ15N组成存在季节性差异,5月δ13C和δ15N均值分别为-25.54‰和9.02‰,8月分别为-26.81‰和8.40‰。(2)库里泡内柱状沉积物DOM的δ13C和δ15N组成在垂直方向存在差异,表层(0~3 cm)δ13C和δ15N均值分别为-26.58‰和9.04‰,深层(3~30 cm)均值分别为-25.40‰和10.61‰。(3)表层沉积物DOM的三维荧光组分存在季节性差异。5月以类腐殖质荧光组分为主,占比为87.89%,HIX和BIX分别为6.27和0.67;8月蛋白类荧光组分占比为49.58%,HIX和BIX指数均值分别为1.72和0.87。(4)5月表层沉积物DOM外源输入占比为61%,以土壤(21.40%)和城镇污水(18.08%)为主;而8月内源贡献占比稍高(55.10%),且以挺水植物为主(48.68%)。(5)柱状沉积物(0~30 cm)不同深度DOM来源组成相近,主要为城镇污水、沉水植物/藻和挺水植物,贡献率均值分别为42.13%、25.07%和18.53%。整体上,库里泡沉积物DOM来源主要受到流域内人类活动及气候特征的影响,本文研究结果有利于加深对我国东北地区湖泊沉积物有机质迁移转化及累积规律的认识。 相似文献
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亚热带地区典型水库流域氮、磷湿沉降及入湖贡献率估算 总被引：1，自引：0，他引：1
为了探究汤浦水库流域氮、磷湿沉降对水库水体营养的贡献率,本研究对2014 2015年的汤浦水库流域4个采样点的雨水及3条溪流进行样品收集,测定其中磷和不同形态氮的质量浓度,分析汤浦水库流域大气湿沉降中氮、磷营养盐的分布特征,并估算氮、磷营养盐湿沉降对汤浦水库入库负荷的贡献率.结果表明:湿沉降中总氮(TN)平均浓度为1.02±0.58 mg/L,氨氮、硝态氮和有机氮浓度占TN浓度的比例分别为60.65%、34.07%和5.28%;总磷(TP)平均浓度为0.033±0.028 mg/L.4个采样点湿沉降中氮、磷浓度均表现为冬春季(少雨季)高、夏秋季(多雨季)低.空间上,王化点位的各形态氮和总磷浓度显著高于其他3个采样点.TN和TP年均湿沉降通量约为18.15和0.62 kg/(hm~2·a),年均沉降总量为834.94和28.39 t;库区TN和TP水面湿沉降量为24.14和0.82 t,直接贡献率占河流输入的1.77%和3.07%.湿沉降来源的氮、磷营养盐随河流输入的间接贡献率为8.3%和4.6%.综上所述,氮、磷湿沉降是水库外源营养的重要输入部分,深入掌握其时空分布特征及入库贡献率是进一步加强流域管理和减轻水库外源营养输入的重要前提. 相似文献
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《Acta Geochimica》2017,(3)
China is experiencing rapid urbanization that has changed the water quality of rivers, especially nutrient loads. In this study, a typical urban river located in a karst area, Chengguan River, was chosen to explore the influence of urbanization on river ecosystems based on nutrient concentration and nitrate isotopes. The results show monthly variability of water chemistry and nutrient concentration. Nutrient concentration in two tributaries and the mainstem showed significant spatial variability, with heavy N and P pollution in one tributary near a suburban area,indicating a response to different levels of urbanization.Measurements of nitrate dual isotopes suggest thatvolatilization, assimilation, nitrification, and denitrification all occur in the polluted river. Water chemistry and nitrate isotopes show that major nitrogen sources included domestic waste and agricultural input, such as chemical fertilizer and manure. The results suggest that urbanization increases nutrient concentrations and accelerates the riverine nitrogen dynamic, and point to the need to manage point sources of sewage effluents to improve the water quality of urban rivers in southwestern China. 相似文献
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Sources and transport of nitrate constrained by the isotopic technique in a karst catchment: an example from Southwest China 总被引：4，自引：0，他引：4 
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下载免费PDF全文 The concentration and isotopic composition of nitrate were analyzed to improve an understanding of nitrate sources and transformation processes in a typical karstic agricultural field in the Houzhai catchment, Guizhou Province, Southwest China. The results revealed that no distinct spatial pattern of content and isotopic composition of nitrate exists in this karst catchment. Nitrate in surface stream (SFS) had slightly lighter isotopic composition and lower concentration compared with nitrate in subterranean stream (STS) during the dry season. Concentrations of SFS nitrate increased to concentrations similar to those of STS during the wet season. The isotopic values indicated that nitrate were mainly impacted by manure sources during the dry season and influenced by a mix of chemical fertilizer and manure during the wet season. The denitrification rates were roughly estimated based on the isotopic compositions of nitrate after considering volatilization and ignoring assimilation. The calculated result showed that approximately one fifth of nitrate load was removed by denitrification in the catchment. Annual nitrate flux from the outlets accounted for 14.2% of applied total fertilizers used in the catchment, approximately 85% of total transported flux from the catchment in the wet season. Furthermore, chemical weathering processes were enhanced by using nitrogen fertilizer because liberated protons and enhanced HCO3? flux were produced through by nitrification. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 相似文献
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A geochemical and end‐member mixing analysis (EMMA) is undertaken in Devil Canyon catchment, located in southern California, to further understanding of watershed behaviour and source water contributions after an acute and extensive wildfire. Physical and chemical transformations in post‐fire watersheds are known to increase overland flow and decrease infiltration, mainly due to formation of a hydrophobic layer at, or near, the soil surface. However, less is known about subsurface flow response in burned watersheds. The current study incorporates EMMA to evaluate and quantify source water contributions before, and after, a catchment affected by wildfires in southern California during the fall of 2003. Pre‐ and post‐fire stream water data were available at several sampling sites within the catchment, allowing the identification of contributing water sources at varying spatial scales. Proposed end‐member observations (groundwater, overland flow, shallow subsurface flow) were also collected to constrain and develop the catchment mixing model. Post‐fire source water changes are more evident in the smaller and faster responding sub‐basin (interior sampling point). Early post‐fire storm events are dominated by overland flow with no significant soil water or groundwater flow contribution. Inter‐storm streamwater in this smaller basin shows an increase in groundwater and a decrease in soil water. In the larger, baseflow‐dominated system, source water components appear less affected by fire. A slight increase in lateral flow is observed with only a slight decrease in baseflow. Changes in the post‐fire flow regimes affect nutrient loading and chemical response of the basin. Relatively rapid recovery of the chaparral ecosystem is evidenced, with active re‐growth and evapotranspiration evidenced by the fourth post‐fire rainy season. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 相似文献
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Contamination of groundwater under cultivated fields in an arid environment, central Arava Valley, Israel 总被引：11，自引：0，他引：11
The purpose of this study is to obtain a better understanding of groundwater contamination processes in an arid environment (precipitation of 50 mm/year) due to cultivation. Additional aims were to study the fate of N, K, and other ions along the whole hydrological system including the soil and vadose zone, and to compare groundwater in its natural state with contaminated groundwater (through the drilling of several wells).
A combination of physical, chemical, and isotopic analyses was used to describe the hydrogeological system and the recharge trends of water and salts to the aquifers. The results indicate that intensive irrigation and fertilization substantially affected the quantity and quality of groundwater recharge. Low irrigation efficiency of about 50% contributes approximately 3.5–4 million m3/year to the hydrological system, which corresponds to 0.65 m per year of recharge in the irrigated area, by far the most significant recharge mechanism.
Two main contamination processes were identified, both linked to human activity: (1) salinization due to circulation of dissolved salts in the irrigation water itself, mainly chloride, sulfate, sodium and calcium, and (2) direct input of nitrate and potassium mainly from fertilizers.
The nitrate concentrations in a local shallow groundwater lens range between 100 and 300 mg/l and in the upper sub-aquifer are over 50 mg/l. A major source of nitrate is fertilizer N in the excess irrigation water. The isotopic compositions of δ15N–NO3 (range of 4.9–14.8‰) imply also possible contributions from nearby sewage ponds and/or manure. Other evidence of contamination of the local groundwater lens includes high concentrations of K (20–120 mg/l) and total organic carbon (about 10 mg/l). 相似文献
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The Mendoza River is mainly dependent on the melting of snow and ice in the Upper Andes. Since predicted changes in climate would modify snow accumulation and glacial melting, it is important to understand the relative contributions of various water sources to river discharge. The two main mountain ranges in the basin, Cordillera Principal and Cordillera Frontal, present differences in geology and receive differing proportions of precipitation from Atlantic and Pacific moisture sources. We propose that differences in the origin of precipitation, geology and sediment contact times across the basin generate ionic and stable isotopic signatures in the water, allowing the differentiation of water sources. Waters from the Cordillera Principal had higher salinity and were more isotopically depleted than those from the Cordillera Frontal. Stable isotope composition and salinity differed among different water sources. The chemical temporal evolution of rivers and streams indicated changes in the relative contributions of different sources, pointing to the importance of glacier melting and groundwater in the river discharge. 相似文献
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To investigate the origin and behaviour of nitrate in alluvial aquifers adjacent to Nakdong River, Korea, we chose two representative sites (Wolha and Yongdang) having similar land‐use characteristics but different geology. A total of 96 shallow groundwater samples were collected from irrigation and domestic wells tapping alluvial aquifers. About 63% of the samples analysed had nitrate concentrations that exceeded the Korean drinking water limit (44·3 mg l?1 NO3?), and about 35% of the samples had nitrate concentrations that exceeded the Korean groundwater quality standard for agricultural use (88·6 mg l?1 NO3?). Based on nitrogen isotope analysis, two major nitrate sources were identified: synthetic fertilizer (about 4‰ δ15N) applied to farmland, and animal manure and sewage (15–20‰ δ15N) originating from upstream residential areas. Shallow groundwater in the farmland generally had higher nitrate concentrations than those in residential areas, due to the influence of synthetic fertilizer. Nitrate concentrations at both study sites were highest near the water table and then progressively decreased with depth. Nitrate concentrations are also closely related to the geologic characteristics of the aquifer. In Yongdang, denitrification is important in regulating nitrate chemistry because of the availability of organic carbon from a silt layer (about 20 m thick) below a thin, sandy surface aquifer. In Wolha, however, conservative mixing between farmland‐recharged water and water coming from a village is suggested as the dominant process. Mixing ratios estimated based on the nitrate concentrations and the δ15N values indicate that water originating from the village affects the nitrate chemistry of the shallow groundwater underneath the farmland to a large extent. Copyright © 2003 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 相似文献
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The Chihuahua City region, located in the semiarid-arid northern highlands of Mexico, has experienced intensive groundwater abstraction during the last 40 years to meet water demands in the region. A geochemical survey was carried out to investigate the evolution from baseline to modern conditions of a 130-km flow path including the El Sauz–Chihuahua–Aldama–San Diego de Alcalá regions. The research approach included the use of major chemical elements, chlorofluorocarbons and environmental isotope (18O, 2H, 13C and 14C) tracers. Stable isotopes indicate that groundwater evolves from the evaporation of local rainfall and surface water. Groundwater located at the lower end of the flow section is up to 6000 years old and older groundwater in the order of 9000 years BP was found in a deep well located in the upper part of the flow system, implying contribution from a neighbour basin. The background groundwater chemistry upstream of Chihuahua City results from feldspar weathering. Beyond Chihuahua City the chemical conditions are strongly modified owing to disposal of sewage from public and industrial water supplies into the Rio Chuviscar, subsequent allocation of this water to agricultural irrigation areas and direct infiltration under the river bed. As a consequence, anions like chloride and sulphate are mainly related to surface sources. Nitrate is controlled in part by sewage from public supply and industry and in part by agricultural practices. Arsenic and fluoride are related to weathering of rock formations of local mineralized ranges and subsequent enrichment of the basin-fill by magmatic processes. The results of this study have implications for groundwater management in an arid region that depends entirely on groundwater for domestic, industrial and agricultural water consumption. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 相似文献
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The use of reclaimed water and its impact on groundwater quality in the middle and southern parts of the Jordan Valley are investigated. The chemical analyses indicate that nitrate and bacteriological pollution is widespread, and thus, seriously affects groundwater use. During the study, 365 water samples were collected from wells and springs to determine the water chemistry and the extent of nitrate pollution. Three hydrochemical facies are identifed, i. e., (Ca–(Mg)–Na–HCO3), (Ca–Na–SO4–Cl) and (Ca–Na–Cl). The change of facies is accompanied by a gradual increase in the groundwater total dissolved solids (TDS), which is mainly controlled by evaporates and carbonates dissolution in the aquifer matrix. Water analyses indicate that the shallow aquifer in the study area is affected by non‐point pollution sources, primarily from natural (manure) and chemical nitrogen (N)‐fertilizers and treated wastewater used for agriculture. The concentration of nitrate in the groundwater ranges from 10 to 355 mg/L. Considerable seasonal fluctuations in groundwater quality are observed as a consequence of agricultural practices and other factors such as annual rainfall distribution and the Zarqa River flow. The noticeable levels of total coliform and Escherichia coli in the northern part of the study area may be attributed to contamination from the urban areas, intensive livestock production, and illegal dumping of sewage. Heavy metal concentrations in all samples were found to be significantly lower than the permissible limits for drinking water standards. 相似文献
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Roy F. Spalding Aaron J. Hirsh Mary E. Exner Marty Stange Ramon Aravena 《Ground Water Monitoring & Remediation》2019,39(2):22-31
Identification of major nitrate sources that adversely impact groundwater quality in municipal well capture zones in areas of emerging nitrate contamination is essential to minimize leaching and prevent exceedance of the nitrate drinking water standard. Vertical profiles of nitrate leachate in deep soils provide an estimate of the amount of nitrate in transit beneath irrigated, row-cropped fields; depths of peak leachate; and the approximate rate of downward movement. Profiles of pore-water soil-nitrate concentrations in thick 60-feet (~18 m), fine-textured soils near Hastings, Nebraska clearly indicate that considerably more nitrate leached beneath furrow-irrigated than center-pivot irrigated fields. Peak leaching appeared to correlate with recorded periods of poor weather conditions during some growing seasons and may best be controlled by “spoon feeding” fertilizer to the crop through the sprinkler irrigation system at times of nutrient need. The presence of trace levels of atrazine and deethylatrazine to 60 feet (18 m) in core samples indicates that larger, more complex anthropogenic molecules also leach through the fine-textured soils. The light δ15NNO3 values in the surficial groundwater beneath fertilized and irrigated cropland indicate that ammonium fertilizer is a major N source and suggest that the natural soil-N contribution is negligible. δ15NNO3 values were most enriched in irrigation wells located within municipal well capture zones downgradient of a large feedlot. Dual isotope method (DIM) δ15NNO3 and δ18ONO3 values suggest that the Hastings’ municipal wells farther downgradient are contaminated with a mixture of nitrate from manure and commercial ammonium-based fertilizer. DIM values indicate an absence of denitrification, which has implications for long-term management of the water resources. 相似文献