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New paper from Steffen Kittlaus

New paper from Steffen Kittlaus

New paper from Steffen Kittlaus

Accurately estimating river loads, identifying contamination sources and selecting effective mitigation measures to protect water quality requires a robust understanding of the temporal variability and underlying processes influencing the transport of suspended particulate matter and its composition during high-flow events.
This new open-access paper by Steffen Kittlaus et al. explores the dynamics of potentially toxic elements in small rivers.
Some highlights:

  • Higher content of road traffic related elements (e.g. Sb) at earlier stages of the events indicates street runoff inputs
  • Dissolved concentrations are most suitable to differentiate events and identify drivers
  • The calculation of enrichment factors identifies elements impacted by anthropogenic emissions, indicating important pollution sources and pathways.

    Have a look at all results and details: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0169772225001640?via%3Dihub#f0030