CHALLENGES IN MODELING HYDROLOGIC AND WATER QUALITY PROCESSES IN RIPARIAN ZONES1

This paper presents key challenges in modeling water quality processes of riparian ecosystems: How can the spatial and temporal extent of water and solute mixing in the riparian zone be modeled? What level of model complexity is justified? How can processes at the riparian scale be quantified? How can the impact of riparian ecosystems be determined at the watershed scale? Flexible models need to be introduced that can simulate varying levels of hillslope‐riparian mixing dictated by topography, upland and riparian depths, and moisture conditions. Model simulations need to account for storm event peak flow conditions when upland solute loadings may either bypass or overwhelm the riparian zone. Model complexity should be dictated by the level of detail in measured data. Model algorithms need to be developed using new macro‐scale and meso‐scale experiments that capture process dynamics at the hillslope or landscape scales. Monte Carlo simulations should be an integral part of model simulations and rigorous tests that go beyond simple time series, and point‐output comparisons need to be introduced. The impact of riparian zones on watershed‐scale water quality can be assessed by performing simulations for representative hillsloperiparian scenarios.     

EFFECTIVENESS OF TIMBER HARVEST PRACTICES FOR CONTROLLING SEDIMENT RELATED WATER QUALITY IMPACTS1

ABSTRACT: Timber harvest best management practices (BMPs) in Washington State were evaluated to determine their effectiveness at achieving water quality standards pertaining to sediment related effects. A weight‐of‐evidence approach was used to determine BMP effectiveness based on assessment of erosion with sediment delivery to streams, physical disturbance of stream channels, and aquatic habitat conditions during the first two years following harvest. Stream buffers were effective at preventing chronic sediment delivery to streams and physical disturbance of stream channels. Practices for ground‐based harvest and cable yarding in the vicinity of small streams without buffers were ineffective or only partially effective at preventing water quality impacts. The primary operational factors influencing BMP effectiveness were: the proximity of ground disturbing activities to streams; presence or absence of designated stream buffers; the use of special timber falling and yarding practices intended to minimize physical disturbance of stream channels; and timing of harvest to occur during snow cover or frozen ground conditions. Important site factors included the density of small streams at harvest sites and the steepness of inner stream valley slopes. Recommendations are given for practices that provide a high confidence of achieving water quality standards by preventing chronic sediment delivery and avoiding direct stream channel disturbance.     

IMPLEMENTATION OF BIORETENTION SYSTEMS: A WISCONSIN CASE STUDY1

ABSTRACT: The implementation of various bioretention systems was analyzed, including rain gardens, vegetated swales, trenches, and infiltration basins in the St. Francis subdivision, Cross Plains, Wisconsin. Through the examination of archival data and interviews with key participants, it was found that although regulatory and political pressures encouraged the inclusion of bioretention, current standards for storm water management prevailed. The developers had to meet both existing requirements and anticipated rules requiring infiltration. As a result, bioretention systems simply supplemented, rather than replaced, traditional storm water practices. The confusion surrounding dual standards contributed to substantial delays in the negotiations among relevant stakeholders in the watershed. It is concluded that the St. Francis subdivision serves as both a cautionary tale and a bioretention success story. As a caution, this situation demonstrates the need for careful review and refinement of existing storm water ordinances to incorporate water quality improvement technologies, such as bioretention. The demonstrated success of the St. Francis development, however, is that it became a positive prototype for best management storm water practices elsewhere in the region. In addition, the water quality monitoring data from the site has contributed to development of a new county ordinance, the first in Wisconsin to address both quantity and quality of storm water runoff.     

Fenton-混凝法处理造纸废水的试验研究

将Fenton氧化与混凝联用处理造纸废水,确定了氧化的最佳条件:pH范围、H2O2的最佳用量以及与催化剂FeSO4的最佳投加比。探讨了氧化对混凝的促进作用,并将联用工艺与单独絮凝工艺的絮凝剂的用量、处理效果加以比较,得到了较好的结论。     

Simultaneous placentacentesis and amniocentesis for prenatal karyotyping: Report on 250 cases

The efficacy and risks of simultaneous transabdominal chorionic villus biopsy (placentacentesis) and amniocentesis in the second and third trimesters were evaluated in 250 singleton pregnancies. The major indications were advanced maternal age (36·0 per cent), abnormal ultrasound findings (23·2 per cent), and low maternal AFP value (17·6 per cent). Nine abnormal karyotypes were found in placental tissue (3·6 per cent). The karyotypes of placental and amniotic cells were different in three cases, including two cases of false-positive mosaicism (08 per cent) and one case of a false-negative result (0·4 per cent) obtained by placental karyotyping. The problem of discrepant karyotypes in embryonic and extra-embryonic tissue does not seem to be restricted to the first trimester. The post-procedure fetal loss rate was estimated as approximately 1·8 per cent. We conclude that the procedure presented here combines the advantages of rapid karyotyping (placentacentesis) and high diagnostic reliability (amniocentesis). It does not seem to be necessary to restrict its use to late presentations and suspicious ultrasound findings.     

Practical experience using transabdominal chorionic villus biopsies taken after 16 weeks' gestation for rapid prenatal diagnosis of chromosomal abnormalities

Placental biopsy was performed on 81 patients at greater than 16 weeks' gestation. The major indication for such biopsies was an increased risk of chromosomal abnormality because of either abnormal ultrasound findings or late presentations for advanced maternal age. Six abnormal karyotypes resulting in elective termination were found. The use of rapid karyotyping by this procedure as an alternative to amniocentesis or fetal blood sampling is discussed.     

聚合氯化铁对制药废水混凝处理效果的影响

对聚合氯化铁混凝处理制药废水的最佳试验条件进行了研究.证实表明:在溶液pH值为6,PFC投加量为700 mg/L,温度为20℃,搅拌强度为100 r/min,搅拌时间为4min时,效果最佳,COD的去除率为86%.     

正确选择适用测定高锰酸盐指数的水样

由于高锰酸钾的氧化能力较弱,不能够将污染较重的水样中的有机质充分氧化,使测定结果不准确。而多次稀释会给测定结果的计算带来了误差。根据多年的实践,推荐适用此方法测定的最佳水样浓度范围。     

安全填埋场粘土衬层渗透性的试验研究

工业危险废物填埋场为防渗透,要求两层粘土的渗透系数k<1×10-7cm/s。为满足设计要求,沈阳工业危险废物填理场通过实验确定与其相关的施工参数。如铺土厚度,碾压遍数,碾压机具,粘土的最优含水量,干密度。同时按设计要求测试碾压过的场地渗透系数。     

前郭灌区水稻籽粒重金属含量特征及风险评价

于2008年秋季,在第二松花江(二松)下游的前郭灌区内,采集具有不同灌溉史水田的水稻籽粒样品23个,测定稻米和稻壳中Hg、Cd、Cu、Zn、Ni和Cr的含量,讨论了重金属累积特征,并分别采用单项污染指数法和内梅罗综合污染指数法对稻米重金属含量水平进行了风险评价.结果表明,灌溉史越长的水田稻米中Hg含量越高,而稻米中Cd、Cu、Zn、Ni和Cr的含量与水田灌溉史的关系不明显.稻米与稻壳中重金属含量顺序基本一致.Zn在稻米中的含量高于稻壳,其余重金属在稻壳中的含量高于稻米.单项污染指数法评价结果显示仅有1例稻米样品Ni含量超过国家标准含量限值.稻米样品重金属内梅罗综合污染指数为0.33~0.91,平均值为0.51,总体处于安全级水平.通过对稻米重金属的研究发现,长期提取二松江水灌溉导致水田稻米中Hg出现累积,但其累积水平很低,未构成生态风险.以二松为主要水源的哈达山水库建成后,通过灌溉对当地粮食安全造成的影响也较低.