巢湖南淝河河口底泥污染特征及疏浚决策

为了解巢湖南淝河河口区域底泥污染特征,为底泥疏浚提供决策依据,对该区域底泥中营养物、重金属含量及释放特征进行分析,并采用有机指数法、污染指数法及潜在生态风险评价对底泥的污染状况进行评估.结果表明,调查区域总氮(TN)、总磷(TP)以及有机质(OM)的均值为1 461 mg·kg-1、438 mg·kg-1和1.77％,...

Sediment Pollution Characteristics and Dredging in the Nanfei River Estuary, Chaohu Lake

To clarify the endogenous pollution characteristics of sediments in the Nanfei River estuary, Chaohu Lake, and provide a theoretical basis for the dredging works, the organic index, pollution index, and potential ecological risk were determined. The results show that the average total nitrogen (TN), total phosphorus (TP), and organic matter (OM) content of the sediment was 1461 mg·kg^-1, 438 mg·kg^-1, and 1.77%, respectively, showing enrichment in the surface layer (0-10 cm). The nutrient pollution status and TP pollution index show that the organic pollution level was moderate and the TP pollution was severe. Furthermore, the pollution risk gradually reduced with sediment depth, representing a low risk at depths below 30 cm. Static release results showed that the average release fluxes of NH₄⁺-N and TP in the sediment were 8.04 mg·(m²·d)^-1 and 0.19 mg·(m²·d)^-1, respectively, and showed highest release potentials consistent with areas of sediment nutrient pollution. Except for Cr and Ni, the concentrations of six heavy metals were higher than the soil background values for Anhui Province, and the concentrations of Hg and Cd far exceeded the standards. According to the assessment of potential ecological risk from heavy metals, the 0-20 cm sediments present a high level of risk and sediments below 30 cm have a low level of risk. Heavy metal leaching toxicity indicated that the risk of heavy metal release after dredging is low and non-hazardous. These results were used to determine the key dredging area (3.93 km²) and depth (30 cm) for the Nanfei River estuary, providing an important basis for future dredging activities.