Identification of key anthropogenic and land use factors and ecological risk assessment of dissolved polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) in an urbanized estuary in China
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Original language | English |
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Article number | 116876 |
Journal / Publication | Marine Pollution Bulletin |
Volume | 207 |
Online published | 21 Aug 2024 |
Publication status | Published - Oct 2024 |
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Abstract
This study investigated dissolved PAHs and OCPs in Quanzhou Bay estuaries, assessed their ecological risk, and examined anthropogenic impacts on contaminant distribution. Results showed that dissolved ∑24PAH concentrations ranged from 117 to 709 ng/L (mean: 358 ng/L), with dominance of 2-ring PAHs (Naphthalene, 1-Methylnaphthalene, and 2-Methylnaphthalene). Dissolved DDT levels ranged from 0.06 to 0.49 ng/L (mean: 0.28 ng/L), while HCBz concentrations varied from 0.02 to 0.44 ng/L (mean: 0.20 ng/L). PAHs were higher in the north due to urbanization and transport, while OCPs showed higher levels in the south due to historical agricultural use. Rural areas, water bodies, and wetlands significantly influenced the behavior of PAHs according to Spearman correlation and lasso regression analyses. Quanzhou Bay was categorized as a low to medium risk area based on dispersion simulation and ecological risk assessment, highlighting implications for future sustainable development and policy planning.
Capsule: The coupled relationship between human activities and the distribution of dissolved PAHs and OCPs in urbanized estuaries was explored using statistical methods and GIS technology, providing valuable insights into environmental processes and pollutant control policies.
© 2024 Elsevier Ltd.
Capsule: The coupled relationship between human activities and the distribution of dissolved PAHs and OCPs in urbanized estuaries was explored using statistical methods and GIS technology, providing valuable insights into environmental processes and pollutant control policies.
© 2024 Elsevier Ltd.
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- Anthropogenic factor, Ecological risk assessment, Land use, Organochlorine pesticides (OCPs), Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), Surface water
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Identification of key anthropogenic and land use factors and ecological risk assessment of dissolved polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) in an urbanized estuary in China. / Liu, Huijun; Hu, Jiajie; Tan, Yan et al.
In: Marine Pollution Bulletin, Vol. 207, 116876, 10.2024.
In: Marine Pollution Bulletin, Vol. 207, 116876, 10.2024.
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review