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Li J, Zhang L, Yu S, Hong B, Lin R, Li Q, Jia H, Yang D, Gu C, Jia Q. Source-sink relationships of anthropogenic metal(loid)s from urban catchment to waterway in relation to spatial pattern of urban green infrastructures. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 471:134381. [PMID: 38663296 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.134381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2024] [Revised: 04/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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Surface sediment in urban waterways originates from fine topsoil particles within catchments via surface erosion, often bonded with non-degradable metal(loid)s. This study posited that urban green infrastructures (UGIs) can influence anthropogenic metal(loid) transport from catchment topsoil to waterway sediment by retaining moveable particles. In multiply channeled downtown Suzhou, China, UGIs' spatial patterns were examined in relations to metal(loid)s source (catchment topsoil) - sink (waterway surface sediment) dynamics. Anthropogenic metal(loid)s - As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Hg, Ni, Pb, and Zn - were spatially quantified in sediment at 144 waterway points and in topsoil at 154 UGIs' points across 7 subwatersheds. Integrated metal(loid) loads revealed significantly higher sediment loads (except for As) than topsoil, varying with element specificity and spatial unmatching across the subwatersheds. Loads of metal(loid)s in topsoil showed no significant differences among UGI types, but sediment loads of As, Cr, and Ni correlated positively with topsoil loads in roadside and public facility UGIs within 100 m- and 200 m-wide riparian buffer zones. However, waterfront UGIs negatively impacted on these correlations for Cr, Hg, and Ni loads within the riparian buffer zones. These findings highlight metal(loid) specificity and UGIs' spatial pattern effects on anthropogenic metal(loid) loads between catchment topsoil (source) and waterway surface sediment (sink), offering valuable guidelines for UGIs' design and implementation.
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- Juan Li
- Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China
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- Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China; Xiamen Key Laboratory of Smart Management on the Urban Environment, Xiamen 361021, China.
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- Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China; Xiamen Key Laboratory of Smart Management on the Urban Environment, Xiamen 361021, China
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- Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China
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- Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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Leung RKL, Chui APY, Liu X, Lee HW, Leung MML, Wang Y, Hu M, Kwok KWH, Wu RSS, Jin L, Kong HK, Fang JKH. Bioaccumulation of pollutants in the green-lipped mussel Perna viridis: Assessing pollution abatement in Victoria Harbour and its adjacent aquaculture area, Hong Kong, and the minimal human health risks from mussel consumption. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2024; 201:116086. [PMID: 38387219 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2024.116086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 01/27/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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The green-lipped mussel Perna viridis was utilised for pollution biomonitoring in Victoria Harbour and its adjacent aquaculture area in Hong Kong. P. viridis was collected from a reference site and redeployed at five study sites for five weeks during the dry and wet seasons of 2019. Our study found various polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and heavy metals in the mussel tissue, while polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) were not detected. P. viridis at the reference site generally displayed lower levels of pollutants. Comparing with previous research in the 1980s and 2000s, we observed substantial reduction in the tissue levels of PAHs, PCBs, OCPs and heavy metals in P. viridis. The human health risks associated with consuming these mussels were determined to be insignificant. Our findings imply that the Harbour Area Treatment Scheme has been effective in improving the water quality in Victoria Harbour and its adjacent aquaculture area.
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- Ryan Kar-Long Leung
- Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Simon F.S. Li Marine Science Laboratory, School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China; State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- College of Marine Life Sciences and Frontiers Science Center for Deep Ocean Multispheres and Earth System, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- International Research Center for Marine Biosciences at Shanghai Ocean University, Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai 201306, China
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- International Research Center for Marine Biosciences at Shanghai Ocean University, Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai 201306, China
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong SAR, China; Research Institute for Future Food, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong SAR, China; Research Institute for Land and Space, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong SAR, China; Department of Science and Environmental Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong, Tai Po, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong SAR, China; Research Institute for Future Food, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong SAR, China; Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong SAR, China; Research Institute for Sustainable Urban Development, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong SAR, China; Department of Health Technology and Informatics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong SAR, China; Research Institute for Future Food, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong SAR, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong SAR, China; Department of Food Science and Nutrition, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong SAR, China; Research Institute for Future Food, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong SAR, China; Research Institute for Land and Space, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong SAR, China; Research Institute for Sustainable Urban Development, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong SAR, China.
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Wijeyawardana P, Nanayakkara N, Law D, Gunasekara C, Karunarathna A, Pramanik BK. Performance of biochar mixed cement paste for removal of Cu, Pb and Zn from stormwater. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023:116331. [PMID: 37308072 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.116331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2023] [Revised: 06/02/2023] [Accepted: 06/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Using biochar as a partial replacement of Portland cement in cementitious materials is a promising solution to mitigate negative environmental impacts. However, current studies in available literature primarily focus on the mechanical properties of composites made with cementitious materials and biochar. Therefore, this paper reports the effects of the type of biochar, the percentage of biochar addition, and the particle size of the biochar on the removal efficiency of Cu, Pb, and Zn, as well as the effect of contact time on the removal efficiency of Cu, Pb, and Zn, along with the compressive strength. The peak intensities of OH-, CO32- and Calcium Silicate Hydrate (Ca-Si-H) peaks increase with increasing biochar addition levels, reflecting increased hydration product formation. The reduction of particle size of biochar causes the polymerization of the Ca-Si-H gel. However, no significant changes were observed in heavy metal removal, irrespective of the percentage of biochar addition, the particle size of biochar, or the type of biochar added to the cement paste. Adsorption capacities above 19 mg/g, 11 mg/g and 19 mg/g for Cu, Pb and Zn were recorded in all composites at an initial pH of 6.0. The Pseudo second order model best described the kinetics of the Cu, Pb, and Zn removal. The rate of adsorptive removal increases with the decrease in the density of the adsorbents. Over 40% of Cu and Zn were removed as carbonates and hydroxides through precipitation, whereas over 80% of Pb removal was via adsorption. Heavy metals bonded with OH-, CO32- and Ca-Si-H functional groups. The results demonstrate that biochar can be used as a cement replacement without negatively impacting heavy metal removal. However, neutralization of the high pH is needed before safe discharge.
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- Pamodithya Wijeyawardana
- School of Engineering, RMIT University Melbourne, Australia; Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
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- School of Engineering, RMIT University Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Engineering, RMIT University Melbourne, Australia; Water: Effective Technologies and Tools (WETT) Research Centre, RMIT University, Australia.
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Humphrey J, Rowett C, Tyers J, Gregson M, Comber S. Are sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) effective at retaining dissolved trace elements? ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 2023; 44:1450-1463. [PMID: 34779717 DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2021.2004454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2021] [Accepted: 11/03/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) are increasingly deployed to mitigate against increased trace element contaminant loads associated with urban and road runoff. However, there is a lack of research on their capabilities in removing these trace elements, particularly from the dissolved phase. Water samples were taken, following various rainfall events, from three different SuDS in Devon; one wetland pond adjacent to a busy dual carriageway, a new SuDS serving a housing estate and an established SuDS draining a mixed housing/light industrial area. A total of 15 elements were studied over the course of six rain events including the first flush of runoff. Removal rates varied within and between rain events as well as between types of SuDS. Although there was a general (modest) removal of dissolved elements within any given SuDS, this was not the case for all of the elements studied. Highest observed element concentrations entering the SuDS occurred at the onset of a rain event (first flush), the intensity of which, was related to the antecedent dry period. During high flows associated with intense rainfall, the SuDS could also act as a source of trace elements associated with fine particulates (e.g. lead) owing to resuspension of fine particulate material. Mature ponds with an abundance of macrophytes help retain solids and particulate metals, however poor maintenance leading to successional growth of shrubs and trees, reduces the efficiency of metal removal. This study highlighted the importance of long-term management planning to be included within any SuDs scheme.
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- Jasmine Humphrey
- Biogeochemistry Research Centre, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, UK
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- Biogeochemistry Research Centre, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, UK
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- Biogeochemistry Research Centre, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, UK
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- Biogeochemistry Research Centre, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, UK
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- Biogeochemistry Research Centre, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, UK
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Al Masum A, Bettman N, Read S, Hecker M, Brinkmann M, McPhedran K. Urban stormwater runoff pollutant loadings: GIS land use classification vs. sample-based predictions. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:45349-45363. [PMID: 35141830 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-18876-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2021] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Cities are growing worldwide with an increase in stormwater quantity and decrease in quality, negatively impacting receiving water bodies. The characterization of stormwater is difficult given its high variability and the typically numerous outfalls to be monitored. However, loadings can be estimated via models and validated using actual outfall monitoring. This study determined stormwater pollutant loadings predicted using eight land-use classifications (i.e., a 'desktop' study) and via an outfall sampling regime (i.e., a 'monitoring' study) for seven stormwater catchment areas in Saskatoon, SK, Canada, where stormwater typically releases directly into the South Saskatchewan River. Pollutants considered were total suspended solids (TSS), chemical oxygen demand (COD), metals, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Catchment areas were dominated by single-family residential (39%) and green areas (17%). The largest catchment area, Preston Crossing, was the major source of the predicted annual loadings, such as TSS at 550,000 kg and COD at 265,000 kg. For comparison, the sampled-based estimated loadings for TSS and COD were 362,700 kg and 652,700 kg, respectively. Differences between the average predicted and actual estimations ranged from 29 to 156% for the eight pollutants considered, with averages for the summed pollutants in each catchment area ranging from 48 to 130%. Overall, the assessment and monitoring of stormwater outfalls are needed for the determination of impacts of loadings on the environment and for the subsequent development and implementation of treatment technologies.
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- Abdullah Al Masum
- Department of Civil, Geological & Environmental Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, RM 1A13, Engineering Building, 57 Campus Dr., Saskatoon, SK, S7N 5A9, Canada
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- Department of Civil, Geological & Environmental Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, RM 1A13, Engineering Building, 57 Campus Dr., Saskatoon, SK, S7N 5A9, Canada
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- Department of Civil, Geological & Environmental Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, RM 1A13, Engineering Building, 57 Campus Dr., Saskatoon, SK, S7N 5A9, Canada
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- Toxicology Centre, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
- School of Environment & Sustainability, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
- Global Institute for Water Security, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- Toxicology Centre, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
- School of Environment & Sustainability, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
- Global Institute for Water Security, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- Department of Civil, Geological & Environmental Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, RM 1A13, Engineering Building, 57 Campus Dr., Saskatoon, SK, S7N 5A9, Canada.
- Global Institute for Water Security, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada.
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Majed N, Islam MAS. Contaminant Discharge From Outfalls and Subsequent Aquatic Ecological Risks in the River Systems in Dhaka City: Extent of Waste Load Contribution in Pollution. Front Public Health 2022; 10:880399. [PMID: 35692332 PMCID: PMC9177986 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.880399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Dhaka, the capital city, which is the nerve center of Bangladesh, is crisscrossed by six different rivers. A network of peripheral rivers connects the city and functions as a natural drainage system for a massive amount of wastewater and sewage by the increased number of inhabitants impacting the overall environmental soundness and human health. This study intended to identify and characterize the outfalls along the peripheral rivers of Dhaka city with the assessment of different pollution indices such as comprehensive pollution index (CPI), organic pollution index (OPI), and ecological risk indices (ERI). The study evaluated the status of the pollution in the aquatic system in terms of ambient water quality parameters along the peripheral rivers due to discharge from outfalls with a particular focus on waste load contribution. Among the identified outfalls, the majority are industrial discharge (60%), and some are originated from municipal (30%), or domestic sewers (10%). Water quality parameters such as suspended solids (SS), 5-day biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5), and Ammoniacal Nitrogen (NH3-N) for most of the peripheral rivers deviated by as much as 40–50% from industrial discharge standards by the environment conservation rules, Bangladesh, 1997. Based on the CPI, the rivers Buriganga, Dhaleshwari, and Turag could be termed as severely polluted (CPI > 2.0), while the OPI indicated heavy organic pollutant (OPI > 4) contamination in the Dhaleshwari and Buriganga rivers. The associated pollution indices demonstrate a trend for each subsequent peripheral river with significant pollution toward the downstream areas. The demonstrated waste loading map from the outfalls identified sources of significant environmental contaminants in different rivers leading to subsequent ecological risks. The study outcomes emphasize the necessity of systematic investigation and monitoring while controlling the point and non-point urban pollution sources discharging into the peripheral rivers of Dhaka city.
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Popick H, Brinkmann M, McPhedran K. Assessment of stormwater discharge contamination and toxicity for a cold-climate urban landscape. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES EUROPE 2022; 34:43. [PMID: 35582663 PMCID: PMC9106602 DOI: 10.1186/s12302-022-00619-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Accepted: 04/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Stormwater is water resulting from precipitation events and snowmelt running off the urban landscape, collecting in storm sewers, and typically being released into receiving water bodies through outfalls with minimal to no treatment. Despite a growing body of evidence observing its deleterious pollution impacts, stormwater management and treatment in cold climates remains limited, partly due to a lack of quality and loading data and modeling parameters. This study examines the quality of stormwater discharging during the summer season in a cold-climate, semi-arid Canadian city (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan). RESULTS Seven stormwater outfalls with mixed-land-use urban catchments > 100 km2 were sampled for four summer (June-August 2019) storm events and analyzed for a suite of quality parameters, including total suspended solids (TSS), chemical oxygen demand (COD), dissolved organic carbon (DOC), metals, and targeted polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). In addition, assessment of stormwater toxicity was done using the two toxicity assays Raphidocelis subcapitata (algae) and Vibrio fischeri (bacteria). Notable single-event, single-outfall contaminant pulses included of arsenic (420 µg/L), cadmium (16.4 µg/L), zinc (924 µg/L), fluorene (4.95 µg/L), benzo[a]pyrene (0.949 µg/L), pyrene (0.934 µg/L), phenanthrene (1.39 µg/L), and anthracene (1.40 µg/L). The IC50 in both R. subcapitata and V. fischeri was observed, if at all, above expected toxicity thresholds for individual contaminant species. Principal component analysis (PCA) showed no clear trends for individual sampling sites or sampling dates. In contrast, parameters were correlated with each other in groups including DOC, COD, TSS, and reduced algal toxicity; and total dissolved solids (TDS), sum of metals, and pH. CONCLUSIONS In general, stormwater characteristics were similar to those of previous studies, with a bulk of contamination carried by the first volume of runoff, influenced by a combination of rainfall depth, antecedent dry period, land use, and activity within the catchment. Roads, highways, and industrial areas contribute the bulk of estimated contaminant loadings. More intensive sampling strategies are necessary to contextualize stormwater data in the context of contaminant and runoff volume peaks. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12302-022-00619-x.
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- H. Popick
- Department of Civil, Geological, and Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK Canada
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- Global Institute for Water Security, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK Canada
- School of Environment and Sustainability, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK Canada
- Toxicology Centre, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK Canada
- Centre for Hydrology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK Canada
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- Department of Civil, Geological, and Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK Canada
- Global Institute for Water Security, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK Canada
- University of Saskatchewan, RM 1A13, Engineering Building, 57 Campus Dr. Saskatoon, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A9 Canada
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Gladkov EA, Tashlieva II, Gladkova OV. Cell selection for increasing resistance of ornamental plants to copper. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:25965-25969. [PMID: 35156162 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-19067-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2021] [Accepted: 02/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Cell selection was used to obtain copper-resistant plants. Developed technologies for obtaining copper-resistant plants Agrostis stolonifera and Chrysanthemum carinatum can be applied to other plant species. We obtained copper-resistant plants Festuca rubra, Brachycome iberidifolia and Linum perenne. The concept of obtaining plants resistant to copper has been developed. This concept consists of two methods. The first method is applicable when calli is highly sensitive to copper. The second method is applicable when calli are moderately sensitive to copper.
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- К.A. Timiryazev Institute of Plant Physiology RAS, IPP RAS, 35 Botanicheskaya St, Moscow, 127276, Russia.
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Wijeyawardana P, Nanayakkara N, Gunasekara C, Karunarathna A, Law D, Pramanik BK. Improvement of heavy metal removal from urban runoff using modified pervious concrete. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 815:152936. [PMID: 34995593 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.152936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2021] [Revised: 12/22/2021] [Accepted: 01/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Heavy metals are one of the major chemical pollutant groups in urban runoff. The application of porous concrete is a potential alternative to conventional runoff management systems with the ability to remove heavy metals. Hence, a thorough understanding of the heavy metal removal mechanisms and constraints of conventional porous concrete opens a path for the development of effective modifications. This review critically discusses the major contributors in ordinary porous concrete which supports heavy metal removal. The effects of initial concentration, contact time and competing ions on heavy metal removal using porous concrete are also discussed. Additionally, the effect of decalcification, atmospheric carbonation, acid influent on heavy metal removal is reviewed. The major drawback of porous concrete is the high pH (>8.5) of the effluent water, decalcification of the porous concrete and leaching of adsorbed pollutants. Overall, the addition of adsorbent materials to the porous concrete increases removal efficiencies (7% - 65% increase) without neutralizing the effluent pH. Meanwhile, the addition of Reduced Graphene Oxide is successful in reducing the leachability of the removed heavy metals. The addition of pozzolanic materials can lower the effluent pH while maintaining similar removal efficiencies to unmodified porous concrete. Therefore, developing a novel method of neutralizing the effluent pH must be prioritized in future studies. Additionally, the toxicity that can occur due to the abrasion of modified porous concrete requires study in future research. Further, advanced characterization methods should be used in future studies to understand the mechanisms of removal via the modified porous concrete materials.
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- Pamodithya Wijeyawardana
- School of Engineering, RMIT University Melbourne, Australia; Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
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- School of Engineering, RMIT University Melbourne, Australia
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Popick H, Brinkmann M, McPhedran K. Traffic-derived contaminant loading in snow storage facilities during spring melt. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:27875-27893. [PMID: 34984614 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-18340-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Stormwater results from precipitation events and melting snow running off urban landscapes and typically being released into receiving water bodies with little to no treatment. Despite evidence of its deleterious impacts, snowmelt (SM) management and treatment are limited, partly due to a lack of quality and loading data. This study examines snowmelt quality during the spring for a cold climate, semi-arid Canadian city (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan). Four snow storage facilities receiving urban snow plowed from roads in mixed land use urban catchments (228 km2) were sampled including snow piles (five events) and SM (twelve events) runoff in 2019 and 2020. Samples were analyzed for pH, EC, TDS, TSS, COD, DOC, metals, chloride, PAHs, and Raphidocelis subcapitata and Vibrio fischeri toxicity. Notable event-specific TSS spikes occurred on April 13, 2019 (3,513 mg/L), and April 24, 2019 (3,838 mg/L), and TDS, chloride, and manganese on March 26, 2020 (15,000 mg/L, 5,800 mg/L, 574 mg/L), April 17, 2020 (5,200 mg/L, 2,600 mg/L, 882 mg/L), and April 23, 2020 (5,110 mg/L, 2,900 mg/L, 919 mg/L), though chloride remained elevated through May 1, 2020, samples (1,000 mg/L). Additionally, at two sites sampled April 13, 2019, pulses of aluminum (401 mg/L) and PAHs (pyrene, phenanthrene, anthracene; 71 µg/L, 317 µg/L, 182 µg/L) were detected. Concentrations of fluorene, benzo[a]pyrene, pyrene, phenanthrene, and anthracene in almost all SP samples exceeded national aquatic toxicity guideline thresholds, while 50% of SM samples exceeded guideline thresholds for benzo[a]pyrene and pyrene, and almost all exceeded the threshold for anthracene. Nevertheless, the EC50 for R. subcapitata and V. fischeri was observed, if at all, above expected toxicity thresholds.
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- Hayley Popick
- Department of Civil, Geological, and Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, RM 1A13, Engineering Building, 57 Campus Dr. Saskatoon, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 5A9, Canada
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- Global Institute for Water Security, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
- School of Environment and Sustainability, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
- Toxicology Centre, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
- Centre for Hydrology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- Department of Civil, Geological, and Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, RM 1A13, Engineering Building, 57 Campus Dr. Saskatoon, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 5A9, Canada.
- Global Institute for Water Security, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada.
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Pamuru ST, Forgione E, Croft K, Kjellerup BV, Davis AP. Chemical characterization of urban stormwater: Traditional and emerging contaminants. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 813:151887. [PMID: 34826480 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.151887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2021] [Revised: 10/29/2021] [Accepted: 11/18/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Increases in urbanization have led to increased stormwater runoff and mobilization of pollutants from urban watersheds. Discharge of these pollutants often leads to contamination of receiving water bodies. Chemical characterization of urban stormwater is necessary to gain deeper insights into the ecological impacts of urban runoff and to evaluate parameters that influence possible treatment technologies. This study assessed stormwater event mean concentrations and particle size fractions from field studies reported in national/international stormwater quality databases (The National Stormwater Quality and The Best Management Practices databases) and peer-reviewed literature. This characterization of urban stormwater includes statistical evaluation of probability distribution, consideration of dissolved and particulate-bound pollutants and focuses on partitioning and speciation behavior. Solids, nutrients, metals, organic pollutants, and bacterial pathogen indicators were evaluated. A significant fraction of stormwater phosphorus, metals and organic pollutants are particle-bound. Results from the speciation of metals demonstrated that metals are predominantly present as either inner-sphere or electrostatic complexes with dissolved organic matter. This study provides a comprehensive overview of the myriad pollutants found in urban stormwater and provides a starting point for addressing ubiquitous and emerging contaminants. Finally, research needs for further detailed stormwater characterization were identified.
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- Sai Thejaswini Pamuru
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, United States of America
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, United States of America
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, United States of America
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, United States of America
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, United States of America.
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Nabi MM, Wang J, Goharian E, Baalousha M. Temporal variation in TiO 2 engineered particle concentrations in the Broad River during dry and wet weathers. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 807:151081. [PMID: 34678372 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.151081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2021] [Revised: 10/14/2021] [Accepted: 10/15/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Titanium dioxide (TiO2) engineered particles are widely used in the urban environment as pigments in paints, and as active ingredients in photocatalytic coatings. Consequently, studies are necessary to quantify TiO2 engineered particle concentrations and their temporal variability in surface waters to gain better understanding about their abundance and environmental fate in order to minimize their potential environmental impacts. The objective of this study was to determine the temporal variability in the concentration of TiO2 engineered particles in the Broad River, Columbia, South Carolina, United States during dry and wet weather conditions and to examine the relationship between flow discharge, water quality indicators, and the concentration of TiO2 engineered particles. TiO2 engineered particle concentration in the Broad River water was determined by mass balance calculation using bulk titanium concentration and the increase in Ti/Nb ratio above the natural background ratio. The relative abundance of single metal and multi-metal Ti-bearing particles was determined by single particle-inductively coupled plasma-time of flight-mass spectrometer (SP-ICP-TOF-MS). Additionally, the elemental ratios of Ti/Nb, Ti/Al, and Ti/Fe within multi-metal Ti-bearing particles were determined at the single particle level. Discharge, bulk elemental concentrations (e.g., Ti, Al, Fe, and Nb), bulk elemental ratios (e.g., Ti/Al, Ti/Fe, and Ti/Nb), TiO2 engineered particle concentration, and turbidity displayed the same trend of rise and fall following storm events. Linear relationships were established between turbidity and TiO2 engineered particle concentrations in the Broad River for different flow regimes. However, no correlation was observed between TiO2 engineered particle concentrations and flow discharge, dissolved oxygen, pH, or ionic strength. The established correlations between turbidity and TiO2 engineered particle concentrations are important as they can be used to translate the continuously monitored turbidity to TiO2 concentrations.
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- Md Mahmudun Nabi
- Center for Environmental Nanoscience and Risk, Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, SC 29208, USA
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- Center for Environmental Nanoscience and Risk, Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, SC 29208, USA
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of South Carolina, SC 29208, USA
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- Center for Environmental Nanoscience and Risk, Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, SC 29208, USA.
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In this work, a silane modifier with benzyl substitutes (OFS-B) and linear substitutes (OFS-L) was used to modify bentonite clay and soil, and the results were characterized by Fourier transform-infrared absorption spectroscopy (FT-IR) and powder-X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis. A contact angle analysis was performed to determine the wettability of modified clay and soil. The findings revealed that silane-modified OFS-L clay and soil produced wettable surfaces, while OFS-B exhibited hydrophobic properties. These clays and soils were used in a bioretention system for Cd (II) removal. In the study, seven different types of bioretention systems, including natural, OFS-L, and OFS-B modified clay and soil, as well as natural, OFS-L, and OFS-B modified soil, were applied to Cyperus alternifolius plants without an additional layer. The removal capacity of Cd (II) was measured in the following order: modified clay > modified soil > original clay/soil > no layer, i.e., 99.48%, 92.22%, 88.10/78.5%, and 30.0%, respectively. OFS-L removed more Cd (II) than OFS-B during the modification. OFS-L now improves the bioavailability and accumulation of Cd (II) in the plant (18.5 µg/g) and has a higher chlorophyll-b concentration (1.92 mg/g fresh weight) than other systems. The wettable clay exhibited clay leaching into the various levels of the bioretention system. In the bioretention system, benzyl substituted clay prevented the penetration of water and formed a Cd (II) agglomeration. When compared to non-wettable modifiers, these results indicated that wettable clay material could be a capable material for removing Cd (II).
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Fathollahi A, Coupe SJ. Effect of environmental and nutritional conditions on the formation of single and mixed-species biofilms and their efficiency in cadmium removal. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 283:131152. [PMID: 34147985 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.131152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2021] [Revised: 04/29/2021] [Accepted: 06/05/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Remediation of contaminated water and wastewater using biosorption methods has attracted significant attention in recent decades due to its efficiency, convenience and minimised environmental effects. Bacterial biosorbents are normally deployed as a non-living powder or suspension. Little is known about the mechanisms or rates of bacterial attachment to surfaces and effect of various conditions on the biofilm development, as well as efficiency of living biofilms in the removal of heavy metals. In the present study, the effect of environmental and nutritional conditions such as pH, temperature, concentrations of phosphate, glucose, amino acid, nitrate, calcium and magnesium, on planktonic and biofilm growth of single and mixed bacterial cultures, were measured. Actinomyces meyeri, Bacillus cereus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas fluorescens strains were evaluated to determine the optimum biofilm growth conditions. The Cd(II) biosorption efficiencies of the mixed-species biofilm developed in the optimum growth condition, were investigated and modelled using Langmuir, Freundlich and Dubnin Radushkevich models. The biofilm quantification techniques revealed that the optimum concentration of phosphate, glucose, amino acid, nitrate, calcium and magnesium for the biofilm development were 25, 10, 1, 1.5, 5 and 0.5 g L-1, respectively. Further increases in the nutrient concentrations resulted in less biofilm growth. The optimum pH for the biofilm growth was 7 and alkaline or acidic conditions caused significant negative effects on the bacterial attachment and development. The optimum temperatures for the bacterial attachment to the surface were between 25 and 35 °C. The maximum Cd(II) biosorption efficiency (99%) and capacity (18.19 mg g-1) of the mixed-species biofilm, occurred on day 35 (Ci = 0.1 mg L-1) and 1 (Ci = 20 mg L-1) of biofilm growth, respectively. Modelling of the biosorption data revealed that Cd(II) removal by the living biofilm was a physical process by a monolayer of biofilm. The results of present study suggested that environmental and nutritional conditions had a significant effect on bacterial biofilm formation and its efficiency in Cd(II) removal.
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- Alireza Fathollahi
- Centre for Agroecology Water and Resilience (CAWR), Coventry University, Wolston Lane, Ryton on Dunsmore, CV8 3LG, UK.
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- Centre for Agroecology Water and Resilience (CAWR), Coventry University, Wolston Lane, Ryton on Dunsmore, CV8 3LG, UK
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Trace Metal Contamination of Bottom Sediments: A Review of Assessment Measures and Geochemical Background Determination Methods. MINERALS 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/min11080872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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This paper provides an overview of different methods of assessing the trace metal (TM) contamination status of sediments affected by anthropogenic interference. The geochemical background determination methods are also described. A total of 25 papers covering rivers, lakes, and retention tanks sediments in areas subjected to anthropogenic pressure from the last three years (2019, 2020, and 2021) were analysed to support our examination of the assessment measures. Geochemical and ecotoxicological classifications are presented that may prove useful for sediment evaluation. Among the geochemical indices, several individual pollution indices (CF, Igeo, EF, Pi (SPI), PTT), complex pollution indices (PLI, Cdeg, mCdeg, Pisum, PIAvg, PIaAvg, PIN, PIProd, PIapProd, PIvectorM, PINemerow, IntPI, MPI), and geochemical classifications are compared. The ecotoxicological assessment includes an overview of Sediment Quality Guidelines (SQG) and classifications introduced nationally (as LAWA or modified LAWA). The ecotoxicological indices presented in this review cover individual (ERi) and complex indices (CSI, SPI, RAC, PERI, MERMQ). Biomonitoring of contaminated sites based on plant bioindicators is extensively explored as an indirect method for evaluating pollution sites. The most commonly used indices in the reviewed papers were Igeo, EF, and CF. Many authors referred to ecotoxicological assessment via SQG. Moreover, PERI, which includes the toxic response index, was just as popular. The most recognised bioindicators include the Phragmites and Salix species. Phragmites can be considered for Fe, Cu, Cd, and Ni bioindication in sites, while Salix hybrid cultivars such as Klara may be considered for phytostabilisation and rhizofiltration due to higher Cu, Zn, and Ni accumulation in roots. Vetiveria zizanoides demonstrated resistance to As stress and feasibility for the remediation of As. Moreover, bioindicators offer a feasible tool for recovering valuable elements for the development of a circular economy (e.g., rare earth elements).
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Baseflow and Stormflow Zinc Loads in a Small Agricultural River Catchment Influenced by an Industrial Area. WATER 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/w13152113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/07/2022]
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A stringent environmental quality standard for zinc (Zn) has been enacted by regulators because of its toxicity to aquatic life. This study’s objective was to evaluate the variability of Zn concentrations and fluxes in the baseflow and stormflow and to estimate the contribution of Zn from point and non-point sources. By using high-resolution temporal sampling, the suspended solids (SS), iron (Fe), and Zn concentrations were measured in a small agricultural river catchment. Fe, as the natural non-point source, and Zn were evaluated using the end member mixing analysis (EMMA) to identify the source apportionment (point and non-point). The results indicate that in the baseflow, Zn mainly originated from point sources and was possibly discharged by manufacturing industries. By contrast, the non-point sources (diffuse sources) were responsible for extremely high SS, Fe, and Zn levels in the stormflow. In addition, Zn discharge during the stormflow was 93 times higher than that during the baseflow. According to the EMMA, approximately 74% of the Zn was from point sources. River management can be improved if Zn point sources are adequately treated. During a storm event, it is also important to control the particulate Zn released into the river.
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Ozaki H, Yoshimura K, Asaoka Y, Hayashi S. Antimony from brake dust to the combined sewer collection system via road effluent under rainy conditions. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2021; 193:369. [PMID: 34052915 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-021-09152-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2020] [Accepted: 05/20/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Abrasion of the brake lining of automobiles is one of the main antimony (Sb) sources on the road. Therefore, the road effluent possibly supplies Sb to the combined sewer collection system. However, Sb in road-sewer systems has attracted little concern, although heavy metals such as copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), cadmium (Cd), and lead (Pb) in sewer water have been studied by many previous authors. We investigated the effect of road effluent on Sb in the combined sewer water by collecting road effluent, road dust, and sewer water under rainy and dry weather conditions. Sb in road effluent showed a significantly higher concentration than the other types of samples, and the Sb concentration in sewer during wet weather was significantly higher than that during dry weather. Furthermore, the Sb concentration in sewer water decreased with time during a wash-off event. Clear positive relationships between Sb and Cu and between Sb and Ba in both road effluent and road dust extract indicate the effect of brake abrasion because the brake lining contains Cu, Sb, and Ba in high concentrations. Approximately 42% of Sb load occurred during the wash-off event, while the loads of Cu and Ba were much less. Unlike Cu and Ba, we conclude that Sb in combined sewer water largely depends on road effluent in wet weather due to the wash-off of road dust, which is probably associated with brake lining abrasion.
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- H Ozaki
- Fukushima Regional Collaborative Research Center, National Institute for Environmental Studies, Japan, 10-2, Fukasaku, Miharu, Tamura, Fukushima, 963-7700, Japan.
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- Sector of Fukushima Research and Development, Japan Atomic Energy Agency, 45-169, Kaihama-Sukakeba, Haramachi, Minamisoma, Fukushima, 975-0036, Japan
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- Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Nihon University, 1, Nakagawara, Tokusada, Tamura, Koriyama, Fukushima, 963-8642, Japan
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- Fukushima Regional Collaborative Research Center, National Institute for Environmental Studies, Japan, 10-2, Fukasaku, Miharu, Tamura, Fukushima, 963-7700, Japan
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Fathollahi A, Coupe SJ, El-Sheikh AH, Nnadi EO. Cu(II) biosorption by living biofilms: Isothermal, chemical, physical and biological evaluation. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2021; 282:111950. [PMID: 33465714 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.111950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2020] [Revised: 12/13/2020] [Accepted: 01/02/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Dissolved copper in stormwater runoff is a significant environmental problem. Biosorption of dissolved metals using microorganisms is known as a green, low-cost and efficient method. However, the role of live biological agents in the remediation of dissolved copper in Sustainable Drainage (SuDS) has not been reported. In this study, the effect of pH, initial concentration and temperature, on bacteria in different stages of biofilm development on a geotextile, along with Cu(II) removal efficiencies, were evaluated. Maximum Cu(II) removal efficiency (92%) was observed at pH 6. By decreasing the pH from 6 to 2, a log 5 reduction in bacteria was observed and Carboxyl groups transformed from -COO- to -COOH. The maximum biosorption capacity (119 mg g-1) was detected on day 1 of biofilm development, however, maximum removal efficiency (97%) was measured on day 21 of biofilm incubation. Exteracellular Polymeric Substance (EPS) showed a better protection of CFUs in more mature biofilms (day 21) with less than 0.1 log decrease when exposed to 200 mL-1 Cu(II), whereas, biofilm on day 1 of incubation showed a 2 log reduction in CFUs number. Thermodynamic studies showed that the maximum Cu(II) biosorption capacity of biofilms, incubated for 7 days (117 mg g-1) occurred at 35 °C. Thermodynamic and kinetic modelling of data revealed that a physical, feasible, spontaneous and exothermic process controlled the biosorption, with a diffusion process observed in external layers of the biofilm, fitting a pseudo-second order model. Equilibrium data modelling and high R2 values of Langmuir model indicated that the biosorption took place by a monolayer on the living biofilm surface in all stages of biofilm development.
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- Alireza Fathollahi
- Centre for Agroecology Water and Resilience (CAWR), Coventry University, Wolston Lane, Ryton on Dunsmore, CV8 3LG, UK.
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- Centre for Agroecology Water and Resilience (CAWR), Coventry University, Wolston Lane, Ryton on Dunsmore, CV8 3LG, UK
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, The Hashemite University, P.O. Box 330127, Zarqa 13133, Jordan
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- School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering, The University of Manchester, M13 9PL, Manchester, UK
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Tszydel M, Błońska D, Jóźwiak P, Jóźwiak M. SEM-EDX analysis of heavy metals in anal papillae of Hydropsyche angustipennis larvae (Trichoptera, Insecta) as a support for water quality assessment. THE EUROPEAN ZOOLOGICAL JOURNAL 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/24750263.2021.1931490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/07/2022] Open
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- M. Tszydel
- Department of Ecology and Vertebrate Zoology, University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Ecology and Vertebrate Zoology, University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Invertebrate Zoology and Hydrobiology, University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Environment Protect and Modelling, Jan Kochanowski University of Humanities and Sciences, Kielce, Poland
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Nawrot N, Wojciechowska E, Rezania S, Walkusz-Miotk J, Pazdro K. The effects of urban vehicle traffic on heavy metal contamination in road sweeping waste and bottom sediments of retention tanks. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2020; 749:141511. [PMID: 32829276 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.141511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2020] [Revised: 07/06/2020] [Accepted: 08/03/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Diffuse pollution formed during a surface runoff on paved surfaces is a source of heavy metals (HMs) of various origin. This research study indicates the connection between bottom sediments of retention tanks located on urban streams and road sweeping wastes (RSW) that migrate during surface runoff to the stormwater drainage systems with discharge to the retention tanks. Moreover, we test the primary sources of HMs in RSW by analysing the mechanical wastes (MW) produced by vehicles in order to track the relationship between car parts and HMs deposited in the retention tanks receiving the surface runoff from streets. To identify the origin of HMs diverse source tracking approaches were used: statistical methods, Pb isotope ratios, and the flag element ratio approach. MW presented a very high HMs content (max observed values in mg/kg d.w.: 10477-Zn, 3512-Cu, 412-Pb, 3.35-Cd, 226-Ni, and 633-Cr), while for RSW the HMs content was similar to the bottom sediments. The total carcinogenic risk raises concerns due to the Cr content. The source of Zn was tyre wear and traffic. Ni, Cr, Fe, and Cd were correlated to Zn and shared a common/similar origin. PCA suggested that Cu features quasi-independent behaviour. The Pb isotopic ratios of RSW indicated Pb enrichment originating from coal combustion, while the gasoline and diesel source of Pb was excluded. The Pb isotopic ratios characteristic for MW were in within the following ranges: 1.152-1.165 (206Pb/207Pb), 2.050-2.085 (208Pb/206Pb), and 2.350-2.418 (208Pb/207Pb). The complex analysis of HMs origin confirmed the motorization origin of HMs: Zn, Cr, Ni, and Cd, except Pb (coal combustion as the main source) and Cu (non-uniform origin). The results of various source tracking methods were coherent, but Pb isotope ratios alone brought important information allowing to link Pb in sediments to the atmospheric deposition of coal combustion products.
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- Nicole Nawrot
- Gdańsk University of Technology, Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Narutowicza 11/12, 80-233 Gdańsk, Poland.
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- Gdańsk University of Technology, Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Narutowicza 11/12, 80-233 Gdańsk, Poland
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- Department of Environment and Energy, Sejong University, Seoul 05006, South Korea
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- Institute of Oceanology of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Marine Geotoxicology Laboratory, Powstańców Warszawy 55, 81-712 Sopot, Poland
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- Institute of Oceanology of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Marine Geotoxicology Laboratory, Powstańców Warszawy 55, 81-712 Sopot, Poland
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Pistocchi A. A preliminary pan-European assessment of pollution loads from urban runoff. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2020; 182:109129. [PMID: 32069758 PMCID: PMC7043002 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2020.109129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2019] [Revised: 01/09/2020] [Accepted: 01/09/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Acknowledging the difficulty of modelling pollution conveyed by urban runoff, this contribution presents a first pan-European quantification of loads from this diffuse source. We estimate annual loads of 5-days biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5), nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and total suspended solids (TSS) using a simple event mean concentration (EMC) model initially proposed by Heaney et al., 1976. On a European scale, this yields discharges corresponding to untreated wastewater of about 31 million population equivalents (PE) for BOD5, about 18.5 million PE for N and P and about 280 million for TSS. These represent 51% of the pollution coming from treated wastewater for BOD5, 15% for N and P and 461% for TSS. Although the model applied for the assessment was developed more than 40 years ago, the results are consistent with those obtained using more recent parameterizations, except for a tendency to underestimate P loads. Although lack of data on pollution from urban runoff makes model verification impossible, and the uncertainty on EMC models is known to be very high, urban runoff emerges as a significant source of pollution, and should be properly addressed as such. Reducing runoff volume from urban areas through improved water retention is not only key to pollution control, but also a no-regret option thanks to its co-benefits, especially when incorporated at early stages of planning and design.
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- A Pistocchi
- European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC), Ispra, Italy.
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Evaluation of a Low-Cost Ceramic Filter for Sustainable Reuse of Urban Stormwater in Arid Environments. WATER 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/w12020460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Sustainable reuse of urban stormwater is inevitable in the fight against water crises in arid regions. This research aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a low-cost ceramic filtration process for reuse applications of urban stormwater. Stormwater was collected from a storage pond located in Buraydah (Qassim, Saudi Arabia) for laboratory experiments. The filtration tests were performed in a continuous mode with constant pressure using a low-cost ceramic filter made of clay soil and rice bran. The removal rates of the contaminants (heavy metals) as well as the turbidity, suspended solids, and nutrients of the stormwater were assessed. High removal efficiencies for turbidity (97.4%), suspended solids (97.0%), BOD5 (78.4%), and COD (76.1%) were achieved while low removals were achieved for the nutrients: 19.7% for total nitrogen, 25.3% for nitrate, and 8.6% for phosphate. Removal efficiencies ranged between 36.2% and 99.9% for the heavy metals, i.e., iron, manganese, lead, zinc, nickel, copper, cadmium, selenium, and barium. Contaminant removal rates observed for the ceramic filter were also compared with the alum coagulation process operated in a continuous mode at an optimum alum dose of 50 mg/L. Similar removal behaviors for removal of turbidity, suspended solids, organics, nutrients, and heavy metals suggested that both ceramic filtration and alum coagulation can be effectively used for stormwater treatment. Effluent qualities of both the ceramic filter and alum coagulation met the standards, for recycling/reuse of wastewater, set by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and World Health Organization for unrestricted irrigation and toilet flushing. The study results revealed that ceramic filtration is a low-cost, energy efficient, and easy to maintain technology which can be complimentary to best management practices for stormwater.
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Perez JL, Chu T. Effect of Zinc on Microcystis aeruginosa UTEX LB 2385 and Its Toxin Production. Toxins (Basel) 2020; 12:toxins12020092. [PMID: 32019107 PMCID: PMC7076789 DOI: 10.3390/toxins12020092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2020] [Revised: 01/26/2020] [Accepted: 01/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Cyanobacteria harmful algal blooms (CHABs) are primarily caused by man-made eutrophication and increasing climate-change conditions. The presence of heavy metal runoff in affected water systems may result in CHABs alteration to their ecological interactions. Certain CHABs produce by-products, such as microcystin (MC) cyanotoxins, that have detrimentally affected humans through contact via recreation activities within implicated water bodies, directly drinking contaminated water, ingesting biomagnified cyanotoxins in seafood, and/or contact through miscellaneous water treatment. Metallothionein (MT) is a small, metal-sequestration cysteine rich protein often upregulated within the stress response mechanism. This study focused on zinc metal resistance and stress response in a toxigenic cyanobacterium, Microcystis aeruginosa UTEX LB 2385, by monitoring cells with (0, 0.1, 0.25, and 0.5 mg/L) ZnCl2 treatment. Flow cytometry and phase contrast microscopy were used to evaluate physiological responses in cultures. Molecular assays and an immunosorbent assay were used to characterize the expression of MT and MC under zinc stress. The results showed that the half maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) was 0.25 mg/L ZnCl2. Flow cytometry and phase contrast microscopy showed morphological changes occurred in cultures exposed to 0.25 and 0.5 mg/L ZnCl2. Quantitative PCR (qPCR) analysis of selected cDNA samples showed significant upregulation of Mmt through all time points, significant upregulation of mcyC at a later time point. ELISA MC-LR analysis showed extracellular MC-LR (µg/L) and intracellular MC-LR (µg/cell) quota measurements persisted through 15 days, although 0.25 mg/L ZnCl2 treatment produced half the normal cell biomass and 0.5 mg/L treatment largely inhibited growth. The 0.25 and 0.5 mg/L ZnCl2 treated cells demonstrated a ~40% and 33% increase of extracellular MC-LR(µg/L) equivalents, respectively, as early as Day 5 compared to control cells. The 0.5 mg/L ZnCl2 treated cells showed higher total MC-LR (µg/cell) quota yield by Day 8 than both 0 mg/L ZnCl2 control cells and 0.1 mg/L ZnCl2 treated cells, indicating release of MCs upon cell lysis. This study showed this Microcystis aeruginosa strain is able to survive in 0.25 mg/L ZnCl2 concentration. Certain morphological zinc stress responses and the upregulation of mt and mcy genes, as well as periodical increased extracellular MC-LR concentration with ZnCl2 treatment were observed.
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