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Yuan L, Wu Y, Shi L, Song J, Jiang Y. Organochlorine pesticides and polychlorinated biphenyls in sediments of the Lanzhou reach of Yellow River (China): Spatial distribution, sources and risk assessment. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2024; 208:116962. [PMID: 39288672 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2024.116962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2024] [Revised: 09/05/2024] [Accepted: 09/07/2024] [Indexed: 09/19/2024]
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Knowledge about sediment levels and sources of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in Lanzhou section Yellow River remains limited. Organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) levels in 12 sediment samples from this region were measured by GC/MS. OCPs concentrations ranged from 85.6 to 202 ng/g, while PCBs levels varied between 3.08 and 32.3 ng/g. Our findings demonstrated a significant correlation between these pollutants and total organic matter (TOC), highlighting TOC's role in pollutants distribution. Notably, OCPs and PCBs levels were higher in the eastern section, following the water flow direction. The primary OCPs components were hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH) and dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT), whereas PCBs were dominated by perchlorinated compound. Source identification indicated that OCPs primarily originated from historical residues and recent applications, while industrial activities as significant PCBs sources. Sediment quality guidelines and health risk assessments indicated negligible environmental risk. This study providing valuable insights on sediment pollution control and management strategies.
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- Longmiao Yuan
- Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China; School of Environmental & Municipal Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou 730070, China; Laboratory of Petroleum Resources Exploration and Evaluation, Gansu Province, Lanzhou 730000, China; Key Laboratory of Strategic Mineral Resources of the Upper Yellow River, Ministry of Natural Resources, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China; School of Environmental & Municipal Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou 730070, China; Laboratory of Petroleum Resources Exploration and Evaluation, Gansu Province, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China; Laboratory of Petroleum Resources Exploration and Evaluation, Gansu Province, Lanzhou 730000, China; Key Laboratory of Strategic Mineral Resources of the Upper Yellow River, Ministry of Natural Resources, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China; Laboratory of Petroleum Resources Exploration and Evaluation, Gansu Province, Lanzhou 730000, China; Key Laboratory of Strategic Mineral Resources of the Upper Yellow River, Ministry of Natural Resources, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- School of Environmental & Municipal Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou 730070, China.
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Sun X, Wang X, Han Q, Yu Q, Wanyan R, Li H. Bibliometric analysis of papers on antibiotic resistance genes in aquatic environments on a global scale from 2012 to 2022: Evidence from universality, development and harmfulness. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 909:168597. [PMID: 37981129 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.168597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Revised: 11/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/21/2023]
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Antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs), emerging pollutants, are widely distributed in aquatic environments, and are tightly linked to human health. However, the research progress and trends in recent years on ARGs of aquatic environments are still unclear. This paper made a comprehensive understanding of the research advance, study trends and key topics of 1592 ARGs articles from 2012 to 2022 by bibliometrics. Publications on ARGs increased rapidly from 2012 to 2022, and scholars paid closer attention to the field of Environmental Sciences & Ecology. The most influential country and institution was mainly China and Chinese Academy of Sciences, respectively. The most articles (14.64 %) were published in the journal Science of the total environment. China and USA had the most cooperation, and USA was more inclined to international cooperation. PCR-based methods for water ARG research were the most widely used, followed by metagenomics. The most studied ARG types were sulfonamides, tetracyclines. Moreover, ARGs from wastewater and rivers were popularly concerned. Current topics mainly included pollution investigation, characteristics, transmission, reduction and risk identification of ARGs. Additionally, future research directions were proposed. Generally, by bibliometrics, this paper reviews the research hotspots and future directions of ARGs on a global scale, and summarizes the more important categories of ARGs, the pollution degree of ARGs in the relevant water environment and the research methods, which can provide a more comprehensive information for the future breakthrough of resistance mechanism, prevention and control standard formulation of ARGs.
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- Xiaofang Sun
- School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Grassland Agro-Ecosystems, Center for Grassland Microbiome, College of Pastoral Agriculture Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China; State Key Laboratory of Grassland Agro-Ecosystems, Center for Grassland Microbiome, College of Pastoral Agriculture Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China.
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Zhao M, Zheng G, Kang X, Zhang X, Guo J, Zhang M, Zhang J, Chen Y, Xue L. Arsenic pollution remediation mechanism and preliminary application of arsenic-oxidizing bacteria isolated from industrial wastewater. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 324:121384. [PMID: 36868549 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.121384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2022] [Revised: 02/27/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Microbial remediation is vital for improving heavy metal-polluted water. In this work, two bacterial strains, K1 (Acinetobacter gandensis) and K7 (Delftiatsuruhatensis), with high tolerance to and strong oxidation of arsenite [As(III)], were screened from industrial wastewater samples. These strains tolerated 6800 mg/L As(III) in a solid medium and 3000 mg/L (K1) and 2000 mg/L (K7) As(III) in a liquid medium; arsenic (As) pollution was repaired through oxidation and adsorption. The As(III) oxidation rates of K1 and K7 were the highest at 24 h (85.00 ± 0.86%) and 12 h (92.40 ± 0.78%), respectively, and the maximum gene expression levels of As oxidase in these strains were observed at 24 and 12 h. The As(III) adsorption efficiencies of K1 and K7 were 30.70 ± 0.93% and 43.40 ± 1.10% at 24 h, respectively. The strains exchanged and formed a complex with As(III) through the -OH, -CH3, and C]O groups, amide bonds, and carboxyl groups on the cell surfaces. When the two strains were co-immobilized with Chlorella, the adsorption efficiency of As(III) improved (76.46 ± 0.96%) within 180 min, thereby exhibiting good adsorption and removal effects of other heavy metals and pollutants. These results outlined an efficient and environmentally friendly method for the cleaner production of industrial wastewater.
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- Mengmeng Zhao
- School of Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, No. 88, Anning West Road, Anning District, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.
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- School of Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, No. 88, Anning West Road, Anning District, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- School of Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, No. 88, Anning West Road, Anning District, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- School of Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, No. 88, Anning West Road, Anning District, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Donggang West Rd. 320, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- School of Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, No. 88, Anning West Road, Anning District, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- School of Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, No. 88, Anning West Road, Anning District, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- State Key Lab of Loess Science , Institute of Earth Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xi'an, 710061, China
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- School of Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, No. 88, Anning West Road, Anning District, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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Aquatic Bacteria Rheinheimera tangshanensis New Ability for Mercury Pollution Removal. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24055009. [PMID: 36902440 PMCID: PMC10003538 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24055009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Revised: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
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To explore the strong tolerance of bacteria to Hg pollution, aquatic Rheinheimera tangshanensis (RTS-4) was separated from industrial sewage, with a maximum Hg(II) tolerant concentration of 120 mg/L and a maximum Hg(II) removal rate of 86.72 ± 2.11%, in 48 h under optimum culture conditions. The Hg(II) bioremediation mechanisms of RTS-4 bacteria are as follows: (1) the reduction of Hg(II) through Hg reductase encoded by the mer operon; (2) the adsorption of Hg(II) through the production of extracellular polymeric substances (EPSs); and (3) the adsorption of Hg(II) using dead bacterial biomass (DBB). At low concentrations [Hg(II) ≤ 10 mg/L], RTS-4 bacteria employed Hg(II) reduction and DBB adsorption to remove Hg(II), and the removal percentages were 54.57 ± 0.36% and 45.43 ± 0.19% of the total removal efficiency, respectively. At moderate concentrations [10 mg/L < Hg(II) ≤ 50 mg/L], all three mechanisms listed above coexisted, with the percentages being 0.26 ± 0.01%, 81.70 ± 2.31%, and 18.04 ± 0.62% of the total removal rate, respectively. At high concentrations [Hg(II) > 50 mg/L], the bacteria primary employed EPS and DBB adsorption to remove Hg(II), where the percentages were 19.09 ± 0.04% and 80.91 ± 2.41% of the total removal rate, respectively. When all three mechanisms coexisted, the reduction of Hg(II) occurred within 8 h, the adsorption of Hg(II) by EPSs and DBB occurred within 8-20 h and after 20 h, respectively. This study provides an efficient and unused bacterium for the biological treatment of Hg pollution.
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Din IU, Muhammad S, Rehman IU. Groundwater quality assessment for drinking and irrigation purposes in the Hangu District, Pakistan. J Food Compost Anal 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2022.104919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Li T, Zhou P, Ding Y, Tang Q, Zhou S, Liu Y. Distribution Characteristics and Source Analysis of Nitrogen and Phosphorus in Different Rivers in Two Water Period: A Case Study of Pi River and Shiting River in the Upper Reaches of Tuo River in China. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:12433. [PMID: 36231734 PMCID: PMC9566003 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191912433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2022] [Revised: 09/21/2022] [Accepted: 09/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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In this paper, the distribution characteristics of total nitrogen (TN), total phosphorus (TP) and fractions of nitrogen and phosphorus in water and surface sediments of the Pi and Shiting rivers in the dry and wet seasons were studied by molybdenum blue/ascorbic acid spectrophotometry and Standard Measurements and Testing (SMT). Correlation analysis, cluster analysis and principal component analysis were used to identified nitrogen and phosphorus pollution sources. The results showed that: (1) nitrogen and phosphorus in water and surface sediments in the study area were at different levels. (2) In the Pi river, the decomposition of animal and plant residues, the leachate from the accumulation of aquaculture wastewater and urban domestic sewage were the main sources of nitrogen and phosphorus pollution, while in the Shiting river, the unreasonable application of pesticides and fertilizers, the degradation of animal and plant residues, agricultural wastewater from agricultural drainage channels, industrial production wastewater and the weathering of agricultural wastes had a great impact on the nitrogen and phosphorus pollution. The results in this study provide reliable experimental data and a reference to local relevant departments for the implementation of effective control measures for the reduction of the nitrogen and phosphorus pollution load in the river basin.
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- Tongfei Li
- College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Minzu University of China, Beijing 100081, China
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- College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Minzu University of China, Beijing 100081, China
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- College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Minzu University of China, Beijing 100081, China
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- College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Minzu University of China, Beijing 100081, China
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- College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Minzu University of China, Beijing 100081, China
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- College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Minzu University of China, Beijing 100081, China
- Beijing Engineering Research Center of Food Environment and Public Health, Minzu University of China, Beijing 100081, China
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Quan J, Xu Y, Ma T, Wilson JP, Zhao N, Ni Y. Improving surface water quality of the Yellow River Basin due to anthropogenic changes. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 836:155607. [PMID: 35500708 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.155607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2021] [Revised: 03/25/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Understanding of how changes in diverse human activities and climate contribute to water quality dynamics is crucial for sustainable water environment management especially in the arid and semi-arid regions. This study conducted a comprehensive estimation of the surface water quality change in the Yellow River basin during 2003-2017 and its responses to varied pollution sources and water volumes under socioeconomic and environmental influences. Basin-wide measurements of chemical oxygen demand (COD), ammonium nitrogen (NH+4-N) and dissolved oxygen (DO) concentrations were used in trend detection. Annual anthropogenic (covering six sectors) and natural (sediment-induced, flow-in from the upstream and stored last year) pollution sources and water components (inflow, natural runoff, water consumption, reservoir storage and evaporation) were compiled for each sub-basin. Bottom-up hierarchical analysis was then performed to differentiate individual contributions. Results showed significant decreasing trends in COD and NH+4-N concentrations and increasing trends in DO concentrations. The middle reaches that traverse the Loess Plateau however remained severely polluted with 11.3-39.0% inferior to level III in 2017. The pollutant load played major positive contributions that gradually increased from upper to lower reaches. Declines in urban, rural and industrial pollution discharges following environmental investments and rural depopulation contributed the most: 78-96% for COD and 55-100% for NH+4-N. The total surface water volume had dilution effects in the upper and middle reaches (3-28%) and condensing effects in the lower reaches (2-37%). Precipitation and vegetation dynamics contributed slightly. The primary unfavorable factors were the growing agricultural pollution discharges and water consumption in the upper and middle reaches that also threatened the lower reaches. This study is expected to provide in-depth insights for the systematic response of regional water quality to combined human interventions and references for water quality management in other arid and semi-arid river basins worldwide.
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- Jinling Quan
- State Key Laboratory of Resources and Environmental Information System, Institute of Geographical Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Resources and Environmental Information System, Institute of Geographical Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Resources and Environmental Information System, Institute of Geographical Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China; Jiangsu Center for Collaborative Innovation in Geographical Information Resource Development and Application, Nanjing 210023, China.
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- Spatial Sciences Institute, College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Resources and Environmental Information System, Institute of Geographical Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- China National Environmental Monitoring Center, Beijing 100012, China
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Muhammad S, Ullah I. Spatial and seasonal variation of water quality indices in Gomal Zam Dam and its tributaries of south Waziristan District, Pakistan. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:29141-29151. [PMID: 34997513 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-18524-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2021] [Accepted: 01/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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This study investigated the quality of water and its seasonal variation in the Gomal Zam Dam and tributaries, south Waziristan District, Pakistan. For this purpose, water samples were collected from the Gomal Zam Dam and its tributaries in the winter and summer seasons (n = 24 in each season). Water samples were analyzed and found within drinking water guidelines set by the World Health Organization (WHO), except turbidity. Water characteristics were evaluated for the water quality index (WQI) and sodium hazards. Based on WQI and sodium hazards, the water of Gomal Zam Dam and its tributaries were observed as good and in permissible levels for drinking and irrigation, respectively. The winter season has slightly poor water quality compared to the summer season due to higher contamination. Gibbs's and Piper's models showed that the water quality of Gomal Zam Dam and its tributaries was mainly characterized by the weathering of bedrocks. The studied water is classified as Na-Cl type and Mg-HCO3 types in the summer and winter seasons, respectively. Statistical analyses revealed that geogenic sources of rock weathering are the dominant factor for controlling the water quality of the area.
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- Said Muhammad
- National Centre of Excellence in Geology, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, 25130, Pakistan.
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- National Centre of Excellence in Geology, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, 25130, Pakistan
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Pan B, Wang Y, Li D, Wang T, Du L. Tissue-specific distribution and bioaccumulation pattern of trace metals in fish species from the heavily sediment-laden Yellow River, China. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 425:128050. [PMID: 34906866 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.128050] [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: 08/27/2021] [Revised: 12/06/2021] [Accepted: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The Yellow River is one of the largest contributors to the global riverine sediment flux from the land to the ocean. Tissue-specific bioaccumulation of trace metals in fish from heavily sediment-laden rivers remains unclear to date. The concentrations and distributions of trace metals in water, suspended matters, sediments, and various fish tissues were investigated in the mainstem of the Yellow River were investigated. The concentrations of most metals in abiotic media were high in the Gan-Ning-Meng of upstream and downstream segments, and were highest in fine-sized suspended matters. The highest concentrations of most metals were in the gill and liver, followed by the gonad, and lowest in the muscle, and there were a significant overall differences among the tissues. The concentrations of metals in some tissues (e.g., muscle and gill) significantly differed among regions and feeding habits. The highest values of the bioaccumulation factor for suspended matters (BFSPM) were observed in the midstream region (e.g., reaching to 19.0 for Se in the liver). This was determined by metal type and tissue specificity, food composition, and concentration of metals in abiotic media. The results highlight the significance of suspended matters for the distribution of trace metals in abiotic and biotic media.
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- Baozhu Pan
- State Key Laboratory of Eco-hydraulic in Northwest Arid Region of China, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710048, Shaanxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Eco-hydraulic in Northwest Arid Region of China, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710048, Shaanxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Eco-hydraulic in Northwest Arid Region of China, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710048, Shaanxi, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Eco-hydraulic in Northwest Arid Region of China, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710048, Shaanxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Eco-hydraulic in Northwest Arid Region of China, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710048, Shaanxi, China
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Yu Q, Yang J, Su W, Li T, Feng T, Li H. Heavy metals and microbiome are negligible drivers than mobile genetic elements in determining particle-attached and free-living resistomes in the Yellow River. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 424:127564. [PMID: 34736202 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.127564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2021] [Revised: 09/27/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Suspended particles in water can shelter both microorganisms and contaminants. However, the emerging pollutants antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in free-living (FL) or particle-attached (PA) bacteria in aquatic environments are less explored. In this study, we compared the free-living and particle-attached ARGs during four seasons in the Yellow River using high-throughput quantitative PCR techniques and 16S rRNA gene sequencing. Our results demonstrated that both the free-living water and particles were dominated by tetracycline and beta-lactamase resistance genes. The PA-ARGs had a higher absolute abundance than FL-ARGs in the Yellow River, regardless of the season. Both PA-ARGs and FL-ARGs had the highest absolute abundance and diversity during winter. Mobile genetic elements (MGEs) were the dominant driver for both size-fractionated ARGs. However, the microbiome had less influence on PA-ARG profiles than the FL-ARG profiles, while the effects of the heavy metals on ARGs were negligible. The community assembly of both FL-ARG and PA-ARG can be explained by neutral processes. Several opportunistic pathogens (e.g., Escherichia coli) associated with human health exhibited a higher relative abundance in the particles than during a free-living lifestyle. Parts of these pathogens were potential ARG hosts. As such, it is important to monitor the ARGs and opportunistic pathogens from size-fractionated bacteria and develop targeted strategies to manage ARG dissemination and opportunistic pathogens to ensure public health.
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- Qiaoling Yu
- School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Department of Applied Biology, College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China; Center for Grassland Microbiome, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China.
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Wang Y, Ouyang W, Wang A, Liu L, Lin C, He M. Synergetic loss of heavy metal and phosphorus: Evidence from geochemical fraction and estuary sedimentation. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 416:125710. [PMID: 33862479 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.125710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2021] [Revised: 03/16/2021] [Accepted: 03/17/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The synergetic loss mechanism of heavy metals (HMs) and phosphorus (P), as well as the relationships between their different geochemical fractions remain unclear. This study employs field research, source identification and sedimentary geochemistry in Yellow River basin to investigate the internal mechanisms of the different geochemical fractions, terrestrial source signatures, and synergetic loss fluxes. The average contents of As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Pb, Zn and P in the basin were 8.29 mg/kg, 0.15 mg/kg, 47.52 mg/kg, 11.78 mg/kg, 10.65 mg/kg, 46.56 mg/kg and 578.78 mg/kg, respectively. Based on Pearson's correlation and redundancy analyses, the impact factors on the transport of HMs and P, and the internal relationships between different geochemical fractions were analyzed. According to the constant rate of supply (CRS) model, the terrestrial losses of As, Cd, Cr and Cu showed significant positive relationships with the TP flux, with r2 value of 0.981, 0.991, 0.996 and for 0.984, respectively. It has been proven that the extensive fine particles in the Yellow River basin carry a large amount of diffuse pollutants, thus ultimately increasing the estuarine pollutant load. This research provides new insights from the level of microscopic fractions to macroscopic fluxes to investigate the impacts of anthropogenic activity on regional environmental changes.
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- Yidi Wang
- School of Environment, State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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- School of Environment, State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China.
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- School of Environment, State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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- School of Environment, State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China; Research and Development Center for Watershed Environmental Eco-Engineering, Beijing Normal University at Zhuhai, 519087, China
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- School of Environment, State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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- School of Environment, State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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GIS, Multivariate Statistics Analysis and Health Risk Assessment of Water Supply Quality for Human Use in Central Mexico. WATER 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/w13162196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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The spatial assessments of water supply quality from wells, springs, and surface bodies were performed during the dry and rainy seasons in six municipalities in the eastern regions of Michoacán (Central Mexico). Different physicochemical parameters were used to determine the supplies’ Water Quality Index (WQI); all of the communities presented good quality. The analysis indicates that many water quality parameters were within limits set by the international standards, showing levels of “excellent and good quality” according to WQI, mainly during the dry season (except at San Pedro Jácuaro and Irimbo communities in the rainy season). However, some sites showed “poor quality” and “unsuitable drinking water” related to low pH levels (<5) and high levels of turbidity, color, Fe, Al, Mn, and arsenic. Multivariate statistical analysis techniques (Principal Component and Hierarchical Cluster) and geographic information system (GIS) identify potential sources of water pollution and estimate the geographic extension of parameters with negative effects on human health (mainly in communities without sampling). According to multivariate analysis, the Na+/K+ ratio and water temperature (22–42 °C) in various sites suggest that the WQI values were affected by geological and geothermal conditions and physical changes between seasons, but were not from anthropogenic activity. The GIS established predictions about the probable spatial distribution of arsenic levels, pH, temperature, acidity, and hardness in the study area, which provides valuable information on these parameters in the communities where the sampling was not carried out. The health risk assessment for dermal contact and ingestion showed that the noncancer risk level exceeded the recommended criteria (HQ > 1) in the rainy season for three target groups. At the same time, the carcinogenic risk (1 × 10−3) exceeded the acceptability criterion in the rainy season, which suggests that the As mainly represents a threat to the health of adults, children, and infants.
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Chen Y, Huang R, Guan Y, Zhuang T, Wang Y, Tan R, Wang J, Zhou R, Wang B, Xu J, Zhang X, Zhou K, Sun R, Chen M. The profiling of elements and pesticides in surface water in Nanjing, China with global comparisons. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 774:145749. [PMID: 33610981 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.145749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2020] [Revised: 02/04/2021] [Accepted: 02/05/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The study on high-throughput determination covering various kinds of elements and pesticides in surface water is rarely reported. The surface water samples were collected from the Yangtze River, the Qinhuai River and the Xuanwu Lake in Nanjing which is a large and populous city in eastern China, and elementome (47 elements) and pesticide exposome (60 pesticides) were profiled, which were characterized by univariate and multivariate statistical analysis, literature comparison, and risk assessment. A total of 47 elements and 47 pesticides were detectable. By combining the results of univariate and multivariate statistical analysis, we consistently found that the levels of elements in the Qinhuai River were relatively higher than those in the Yangtze River and the Xuanwu Lake, mainly including rare earth elements and macroelements. The concentrations of isoprocarb, profenofos and simazine in the Yangtze River were relatively higher than those in the Qinhuai River and the Xuanwu Lake. Based on literature search and our data, the results about global element and pesticide concentrations in surface water were summarized. The surface water in Nanjing showed notably higher aluminum level when compared to the level around the world. The risk assessment suggested that arsenic posed a considerable carcinogenic risk. This study provided a large volume of first-hand information about the profiles of elements and pesticides in surface water, which can be used for warning of surface water pollution and preventing potential hazardous effect on public health.
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- Yina Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China; Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China; Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China; Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China; Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China; Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China; Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China; Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
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- Gulou District Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Nanjing 210003, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China; Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China; Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
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- Department of Hygienic Analysis and Detection, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China; Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China; Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China.
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Wang T, Sun D, Zhang Q, Zhang Z. China's drinking water sanitation from 2007 to 2018: A systematic review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 757:143923. [PMID: 33310571 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.143923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2020] [Revised: 11/08/2020] [Accepted: 11/16/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Regular monitoring of drinking water in China is carried out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at all levels and some articles were published for the public to understand the status of drinking water. However, these published articles were limited to small areas and reported almost exclusively in Chinese. In order to give the public a comprehensive understanding of the situation of drinking water sanitation in China and provide specific directions for ensuring drinking water safety in the future, we review the sanitation status of drinking water in different regions of China from 2007 to 2018, the changes over time and the factors affecting drinking water quality by means of systematic review for the first time. Our results show that the quality of drinking water in China has shown an upward trend from 2007 to 2018. The qualification rate of urban drinking water (85.51%) was much higher than that of rural drinking water (51.12%), and the dry season (56.93%) was higher than the wet season (50.54%), and the terminal tap water (59.88%) was higher than the outlet water of waterworks (55.87%). In addition, the regions with low qualification rate of water quality in China were mainly distributed in several southern provinces, such as Yunnan, Guizhou, Hainan, etc. What's more, the qualified rate of the three microbiological indicators was the lowest, all below 85%. All the results indicate that the sanitation status of drinking water in China is unsatisfactory, and the biggest risk affecting water safety is microbial pollution. The central and local governments should work hard to improve people's drinking water quality and continue to strengthen the treatment and supervision of drinking water, especially in rural areas and undeveloped southern areas.
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- Ting Wang
- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China.
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From Monitoring and Modeling to Management: How to Improve Water Quality in Brazilian Rivers? A Case Study: Piabanha River Watershed. WATER 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/w13020176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Water quality has been a global concern, as evidenced by UN Sustainable Development Goals. The current paper has focused on the Piabanha River rehabilitation as a case study which can be generalized to other similar watersheds. A monitoring program during a hydrological year was carried out, and different databases were used to calibrate and validate the QUAL-UFMG water quality model. Sanitation is the major problem in the watershed, notably in its headwater catchments, which concentrate the most urbanized regions where water quality is worse in the dry season due to low river flows. Thus, simulations of the river water quality have been performed through computational modeling suggesting organic load reductions in some sub-basins. In conclusion, some strategies to improve water quality have been discussed: (i) The water quality rehabilitation must consider progressive goals of pollution reduction starting with an initial implementation in a reduced area. The monitoring should be based on a few parameters relevant and simple to monitor. (ii) Pollution reduction ought to be carried out strategically with deadlines and intermediate goals that must be agreed upon between the stakeholders in the watershed. (iii) Watershed committees should supervise projects to improve water quality in partnership with the State Prosecutor’s Office.
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Guo X, Tang Y, Xu Y, Zhang S, Ma J, Xiao S, Ji D, Yang Z, Liu D. Using stable nitrogen and oxygen isotopes to identify nitrate sources in the Lancang River, upper Mekong. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2020; 274:111197. [PMID: 32798850 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2020.111197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2020] [Revised: 07/07/2020] [Accepted: 08/03/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The Lancang River in China is the headwater of the Mekong River. The impacts of reservoirs on the water, sediment and nutrient trapping in the Lancang River have attracted considerable attention, both locally and abroad. In this research, watershed-scale nitrogen load and nitrate sources along the Lancang River upstream in free-flowing reaches (FFRs) and downstream regulated reaches (RRs) were analyzed using stable nitrogen and oxygen isotopes. The results showed that the nitrogen nutrient (TN, NO3- and NH4+) concentration increased from upstream to downstream along the Lancang River, and the highest values come from large-scale urban samples rather than the reservoirs. Compared to other large rivers in China, such as the Yangtze River, Yellow River and Yalu Tsangpo River, nitrogen nutrient content in the Lancang River is at low level. The nitrate concentration ranged from 0.14 mg/L to 0.63mg/Land increased significantly downstream. The isotopic values ranged from 2.8‰ to 5.2‰ for δ15N-NO3- and from 4‰ to 8.5‰ for δ18O-NO3- along the river, and the δ15N-NO3- value rose significantly downstream. According to the nitrogen and oxygen isotope approach, soil organic nitrogen mineralization was the main source of the nitrate with an average of 51% contribution; domestic sewage was the second largest contributor with an average of 33% but increase downstream, likely due to the significantly larger population in the downstream region. Furthermore, the nitrate concentration decreased and δ15N- and δ18O-NO3- enriched in the Nuozhadu reservoir, indicating that the reservoir may enhance nitrate consumption and reduce nitrogen pollution to downstream reaches. The results provide a perspective of nitrogen nutrient for the trans-border river management and more insight researches are called for understanding the controversial nutrient transport topic in this region.
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- Xiaojuan Guo
- Hubei Field Observation and Scientific Research Stations for Water Ecosystem in Three Gorges Reservoir, China Three Gorges University, China.
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- Hubei Field Observation and Scientific Research Stations for Water Ecosystem in Three Gorges Reservoir, China Three Gorges University, China.
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Ecological Restoration of River-lakes and Algal Utilization, Hubei University of Technology, China.
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Ecological Restoration of River-lakes and Algal Utilization, Hubei University of Technology, China.
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Ecological Restoration of River-lakes and Algal Utilization, Hubei University of Technology, China.
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- Hubei Field Observation and Scientific Research Stations for Water Ecosystem in Three Gorges Reservoir, China Three Gorges University, China.
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- Hubei Field Observation and Scientific Research Stations for Water Ecosystem in Three Gorges Reservoir, China Three Gorges University, China.
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- Hubei Field Observation and Scientific Research Stations for Water Ecosystem in Three Gorges Reservoir, China Three Gorges University, China; Hubei Key Laboratory of Ecological Restoration of River-lakes and Algal Utilization, Hubei University of Technology, China.
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- Hubei Field Observation and Scientific Research Stations for Water Ecosystem in Three Gorges Reservoir, China Three Gorges University, China; Hubei Key Laboratory of Ecological Restoration of River-lakes and Algal Utilization, Hubei University of Technology, China.
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Kakade A, Salama ES, Pengya F, Liu P, Li X. Long-term exposure of high concentration heavy metals induced toxicity, fatality, and gut microbial dysbiosis in common carp, Cyprinus carpio. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2020; 266:115293. [PMID: 32781213 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2020.115293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2020] [Revised: 07/04/2020] [Accepted: 07/20/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Heavy metals (HMs) in an aquatic environment mainly affects fish, and thus, fish are convenient pollution bio-indicators. In this study, the toxic effects of HM mixture (chromium (Cr), cadmium (Cd), copper (Cu)) in 0 mg/L to 3.2 mg/L concentration range was investigated in Cyprinus carpio (28 days). HM accumulation, histopathology, oxidative stress, and gut microbial changes were evaluated. HMs accumulated in the order of Cr > Cu > Cd, primarily in the kidneys and finally scales. Reactive oxygen species generation increased in all exposure groups up to day 14, with maximum generation at 3.2 mg/L mixture, which later decreased on day 28 in all. Malondialdehydeand and superoxide dismutase levels increased from day 7 to 28 with increased HM concentrations, while total protein showed an inverse trend. Gill histopathology showed major changes such as uplifted and disintegrated primary lamella, and secondary lamella shortening. The kidneys were characterized by glomerular necrosis, Bowman's capsule expansion, and tubular space dilatation. Proteobacteria and Firmicutes abundance increased up to 59.4% and 99.16% in 0.8 mg/L and 3.2 mg/L treatment groups, respectively. This study provided a better understanding on the physiology and gut microbiota alteration in C. carpio under multiple HM stress.
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- Apurva Kakade
- MOE, Key Laboratory of Cell Activities and Stress Adaptations, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu Province, PR China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou City, 730000, Gansu Province, PR China.
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- MOE, Key Laboratory of Cell Activities and Stress Adaptations, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu Province, PR China
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- MOE, Key Laboratory of Cell Activities and Stress Adaptations, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu Province, PR China.
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- MOE, Key Laboratory of Cell Activities and Stress Adaptations, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu Province, PR China
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Wu H, Yang W, Yao R, Zhao Y, Zhao Y, Zhang Y, Yuan Q, Lin A. Evaluating surface water quality using water quality index in Beiyun River, China. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 27:35449-35458. [PMID: 32594437 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-09682-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2020] [Accepted: 06/10/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei urban agglomeration is one of the most water-scarce regions in China, because of the frequent human activities. Water scarcity and pollution have weakened the service functions of water ecosystems and hindered the regional economic development. As the "lifeline" of the economic development of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, the water quality of Beiyun River has been widely concerned. River water quality assessment is one of the most important aspects to enhance water resources management plans. Water quality index (WQI), as one of the most frequently used evaluation tools, was used to comprehensively analyze the water quality in the Beiyun River. Between January 2017 and October 2018, we collected samples from 16 typical sampling sites along the main rivers of the watershed, covering four seasons. Seventeen water quality parameters, including temperature, pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen (DO), chemical oxygen demand (COD), biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5), ammonia nitrogen (NH3-N), total phosphorus (TP), oil, volatile phenol (VP), fluoride, sulfide, surfactant, lead (Pb), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), and arsenic (As), were used to calculate WQI. The average WQI values of Beiyun River in winter, spring, summer, and autumn were 88.15, 71.70, 78.92, and 90.12, respectively, explaining the water quality was "good" generally. There were significant differences in the spatial distribution of WQI values from Beiyun River, and water quality of upstream and downstream was better than that of midstream. In addition, correlation analysis was applied to explore the correlation between land use types and water quality. Water quality was significant negatively correlated with agriculture land and rural residential land, and a positive relationship between urban land and water quality. Generally, we believe that people's related activities on different land use are major elements impacting the water quality. Water environment improvement ought to increase the wastewater collection rate and sewage treatment capacity in rural areas, especially in the midstream of the Beiyun River. Graphical abstract.
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- Huihui Wu
- College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, People's Republic of China
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- Chinese Academy for Environmental Planning, Beijing, 100012, People's Republic of China
- College of Renewable Energy, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, 102206, China
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- Chinese Academy for Environmental Planning, Beijing, 100012, People's Republic of China
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- Chinese Academy for Environmental Planning, Beijing, 100012, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, People's Republic of China.
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Zhao MM, Wang SM, Chen YP, Wu JH, Xue LG, Fan TT. Pollution status of the Yellow River tributaries in middle and lower reaches. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2020; 722:137861. [PMID: 32199378 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.137861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2019] [Revised: 03/09/2020] [Accepted: 03/10/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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To determine the water quality status of the primary tributaries in middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River Basin, water collected from the confluence of the ten tributaries and some physical, chemical and biological parameters were analyzed, and then water quality index and health risk were evaluated. Of the ten main tributaries in the middle and lower reaches, only the Qingshui River had water of medium quality in the upper reaches, while all the other tributaries contributed water of poor quality. The Jindi and Dawen rivers in the lower reaches had the poorest water quality, especially the Jindi River. TP, TN, BOD5, COD, TOC and coliform bacteria exceeded the national criteria by 155%, 1%, 97.5%, 35.5%, 114.2%, and 80%, respectively. Cluster analysis indicated that industrial, agricultural, and domestic sewage, along with industrial waste gas, were the main sources of pollution in these tributaries. An analysis of the bacterial community structure showed that the Jindi River was the most polluted and had the largest species diversity and richness of bacteria. Also, its number of pathogenic microorganisms was much higher than that of other areas, and the bacterial functional genes of related metabolic pathways were significantly enriched. This was in sharp contrast with that of the Qingshui River, which had the best water quality. We suggest more specifics policy should be taken for different tributaries, and poor water quality of Jindi and Dawen River should be further studied to explore the most suitable pollution control methods.
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- Meng M Zhao
- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- SKLLQG, Institute of Earth Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xi'an, 710061, China.
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- SKLLQG, Institute of Earth Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xi'an, 710061, China
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- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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Zhao MM, Chen YP, Xue LG, Fan TT. Three kinds of ammonia oxidizing microorganisms play an important role in ammonia nitrogen self-purification in the Yellow River. CHEMOSPHERE 2020; 243:125405. [PMID: 31995872 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.125405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2019] [Revised: 10/29/2019] [Accepted: 11/18/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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To develop the microbial resources of the Yellow River, seven water samples were collected along the Lanzhou region of the river from upstream to downstream for testing. Analysis of various physico-chemical indexes was conducted, and key parameters influencing the water quality were selected through principal component analysis, after which the decisive factors impacting water quality were determined by correlation and regression analysis. The results indicated that (1) DO, NH3-N, NO2--N, TN, TC, As, Cr6+ and Pb were the main physico-chemical factors influencing water quality in the Lanzhou region, with NH3-N having the greatest effect. (2) Ammonia-oxidizing microorganisms [ammonia-oxidizing archaea (AOA), ammonia-oxidizing bacteria (AOB), and anaerobic ammonia-oxidizing bacteria (AMX)] were found to mediate the transformation of NH3-N in the studied section. AOA was the primary microbe community among the two aerobic ammonia-oxidizing microorganisms (AOA and AOB) in the Yellow River. (3) Phylogenetic analysis showed that there were some known groups, and there were still many unknown species in the water of the studied section, especially within the AMX population. (4) Correlation analysis revealed that AOA has strong adaptability to unhealthy environments, and that some environmental factors (higher concentrations of carbon, nitrogen and some heavy metals) could increase the AOA gene abundance. Overall, these results suggested there are rich ammonia-oxidizing microbial resources, especially AOA, in the Lanzhou section of the Yellow River, which have the potential for application in nitrogen sewage treatment.
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- Meng M Zhao
- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou, 730070, China
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- SKLLQG, Institute of Earth Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xi'an, 710061, China.
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- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou, 730070, China
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- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou, 730070, China
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Xu J, Zheng L, Xu L, Liu B, Liu J, Wang X. Identification of dissolved metal contamination of major rivers in the southeastern hilly area, China: distribution, source apportionment, and health risk assessment. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 27:3908-3922. [PMID: 31823258 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-06774-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2019] [Accepted: 10/15/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Metal pollution has been a serious problem facing river systems worldwide, which can adversely affect human health through food chain. The goal of this study was to determine the distribution, sources, and health risk of dissolved metals (Cr, Mn, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Cd, Pb, Al, Sb, V, Co, Mo) in major rivers located in the hilly area of southeastern China (namely, Jiulongjiang River (JL), Minjiang River (MJ), Oujiang River (OJ), Qiantangjiang River (QT), Raohe River (RR), Fuhe River (FR), Xinjiang River (XR), Ganjiang River (GR), Xiushui River (XS), Xiangjiang River (XJ), Zishui River (ZR), Yuanjiang River (YR), Lishui River (LR)) during dry and wet seasons. Results indicated that metal concentrations were spatially and temporally distinct. Metals of Mn, Ni, Cu, Cd, Sb were significantly higher in specific rivers than other metals. And metals of Cr, Ni, As, and Al concentrations were obviously higher in dry season than in wet season. The comparison with drinking water guidelines of China and other countries indicated that waterbodies were polluted higher by Al than other metals at most sites. Metals in JL and XJ may have health risk to local adults with hazard index (HI) > 1. While special attention should be paid to As, which had a potential carcinogenic risk to adults in study area with CR higher than the critical value. Source analysis with statistical method indicated that point and non-point pollutants from anthropogenic activities are the main sources of metals, with the exception of Al, Ni, V, Cr, and Mo that were mainly from natural processes. This study could be useful for the management and protection of the China's Southern hilly area river systems.
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- Jinying Xu
- Key Laboratory of Watershed Geographic Sciences, Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, 210008, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Watershed Geographic Sciences, Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, 210008, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Watershed Geographic Sciences, Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- Key Laboratory of Watershed Geographic Sciences, Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, 210008, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Watershed Geographic Sciences, Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, 210008, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Watershed Geographic Sciences, Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, 210008, China.
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Nguyen KT, Nguyen HM, Truong CK, Ahmed MB, Huang Y, Zhou JL. Chemical and microbiological risk assessment of urban river water quality in Vietnam. ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH 2019; 41:2559-2575. [PMID: 31065920 DOI: 10.1007/s10653-019-00302-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2018] [Accepted: 04/22/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The contamination and risk by nutrients (NH4+, NO2-, NO3- and PO43-), COD, BOD5, coliform and potentially toxic elements (PTEs) of As, Cd, Ni, Hg, Cu, Pb, Zn and Cr were investigated in urban river (Nhue River), Vietnam during 2010-2017. The extensive results demonstrated that concentrations of these contaminants showed significant spatial and temporal variations. The Nhue River was seriously polluted by NH4+ (0.025-11.28 mg/L), PO43- (0.17-1.72 mg/L), BOD5 (5.8-179.6 mg/L), COD (1.4-239.8 mg/L) and coliform (1540-326,470 CFU/100 mL); moderately polluted by As (0.2-131.15 μg/L) and Hg (0.11-4.1 μg/L); and slightly polluted by NO2- (0.003-0.33 mg/L) and Cd (2.1-18.2 μg/L). The concentrations of NH4+, PO43-, COD, BOD5 and coliform frequently exceeded both drinking water guidelines and irrigation water standards. Regarding PTEs, As, Cd and Hg concentrations were frequently higher than the regulatory limits. Human health risks of PTEs were evaluated by estimating hazard index (HI) and cancer risk through ingestion and dermal contacts for adults and children. The findings indicated that As was the most important pollutant causing both non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic concerns. The non-carcinogenic risks of As were higher than 1.0 at all sites for both adults (HI = 1.83-7.4) and children (HI = 2.6-10.5), while As posed significant carcinogenic risks for adults (1 × 10-4-4.96 × 10-4). A management strategy for controlling wastewater discharge and protecting human health is urgently needed.
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- Kien Thanh Nguyen
- Centre for Green Technology, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, Broadway, NSW, 2007, Australia
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- Department of Hydraulic Works Management, Directorate of Water Resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, 2nd Ngoc Ha Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Laboratory Division, Institute of Irrigation Planning, 162A Tran Quang Khai Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Centre for Green Technology, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, Broadway, NSW, 2007, Australia
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- Centre for Green Technology, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, Broadway, NSW, 2007, Australia
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- Centre for Green Technology, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, Broadway, NSW, 2007, Australia.
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Liu J, Han G, Liu M, Zeng J, Liang B, Qu R. Distribution, Sources and Water Quality Evaluation of the Riverine Solutes: A Case Study in the Lancangjiang River Basin, Tibetan Plateau. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2019; 16:ijerph16234670. [PMID: 31771189 PMCID: PMC6926977 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16234670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2019] [Revised: 11/20/2019] [Accepted: 11/21/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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To examine the chemical composition, potential sources of solutes, and water quality of Lancangjiang River, the concentrations of major ions (Ca2+, Mg2+, Na+, K+, HCO3−, SO42−, Cl− and NO3−) in 45 river water samples collected in July and August 2019 were determined. Ca2+ and HCO3− are the predominant ions in river water. The extremely low K+ and NO3− concentrations and the sparse population suggest that the anthropogenic inputs are limited. The Pearson correlation coefficients and the elemental ratios Ca2+/Na+ versus Mg2+/Na+, Ca2+/Na versus HCO3−/Na+, [Ca2+ + Mg2+]/[HCO3−] versus [SO42−]/[HCO3−] reveal the mixing processes of different sources; the chemical composition of the river water is controlled by the mixture of carbonate weathering, evaporite weathering and silicate weathering inputs. To quantify the contributions of atmospheric input and rock dissolution, the forward method is employed in this study, which is based on the mass balance equation. The calculation results suggest the carbonate weathering inputs and gypsum dissolution make up the majority of the riverine cations, while silicate weathering and halite dissolution constitutes a relatively small proportion, the contributions of the atmospheric input are limited. The fast dissolution rate of evaporite and carbonate minerals and their lithologic distributions should be the key factor. To evaluate the water quality for drinking and irrigation purposes, the drinking water quality guidelines and the calculated parameters were employed, including sodium adsorption ratio (SAR), soluble sodium percentage (Na%,) and residual sodium carbonate (RSC). The assessments indicate that the river waters in the middle-lower reaches are generally suitable for irrigation and drinking purpose, and will not lead to health and soil problems, such as soil compaction and salinization. While in the upper reaches, the dissolution of carbonate and gypsum minerals transport abundant ions into river water and the river waters are not appropriate to use directly. This result highlights that the water quality status can also be affected by natural weathering processes in the area without anthropogenic inputs, where the long-time monitoring of water quality is also necessary.
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