ArticleEnvironmental monitoring and assessment2017
Evaluating stream sediment chemistry within an agricultural catchment of Lebanon, Northeastern USA.
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- Geochemical assessment of trace element concentrations in the Farmington River, Connecticut, Northeastern, USA.Environmental monitoring and assessment · 2022Article
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Abstract
Recent arsenic pollution of drinking-water wells across Lebanon, northeastern USA has led to a growing concern about possible impact of agricultural activities on the hydrologic system. This study assessed the concentrations and distributions of arsenic and ten other elements (Al, Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Mn, P, Pb, and Zn) in stream sediments. The overall goal is to determine the extent of these elements within the fluvial systems, as well as overall sediment quality. A total of 65 stream sediments samples were collected, and analyzed for particle size distributions, organic matter contents, trace, and major elements concentrations. Results showed spatial variability in the concentrations of trace elements due to variation in sediments grain sizes, organic matter content, as well as land use activities within the study area. Calculation of sediment enrichment with respect to As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Mn, Pb, and Zn showed that about 48-52% of all the sampling locations are not enriched, nevertheless, approximately 2-11% of all the sampling locations are significantly enriched, an indication of anthropogenic input. However, results of ecological risk assessment showed no connection with sediment enrichment as most sampling locations have concentrations below the threshold probable effect concentration (PEC) value. Statistical analysis using principal component analysis (PCA) extracted three significant components explaining over 72% of total variance covering elements having origin in both natural and anthropogenic sources, thus suggesting that the concentrations and distribution of these elements within stream sediments are related to a combination of weathering processes on the bedrock geology, and anthropogenic activities.
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