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Eutrophication control in river-systems: an application of INCA-P to the River Lugg

Wade, A. J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5296-8350, Butterfield, D., Griffiths, T. and Whitehead, P. (2007) Eutrophication control in river-systems: an application of INCA-P to the River Lugg. Hydrology and Earth System Sciences, 11 (1). pp. 584-600. ISSN 1027-5606

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Abstract/Summary

The Integrated Catchments model of Phosphorus dynamics (INCA-P) was applied to the River Lugg to determine the key factors controlling delivery of phosphorus to the main channel and to quantify the relative contribution of diffuse and point sources to the in-stream phosphorus (P) load under varying hydrological conditions. The model is able to simulate the seasonal variations and inter-annual variations in the in-stream total-phosphorus concentrations. However, difficulties in simulating diffuse inputs arise due to equifinality in the model structure and parameters. The River Lugg is split into upper and lower reaches. The upper reaches are dominated by grassland and woodland, so the patterns in the stream-water total-phosphorus concentrations are typical of diffuse source inputs; application of the model leads to estimates of the relative contribution to the in-stream P load from diffuse and point sources as 9:1. In the lower reaches, which are more intensively cultivated and urbanised, the stream-water total-phosphorus concentration dynamics are influenced more by point-sources; the simulated relative diffuse/point contribution to the in-stream P load is 1: 1. The model set-up and simulations are used to identify the key source-areas of P in the catchment, the P contribution of the Lugg to the River Wye during years with contrasting precipitation inputs, and the uptake and release of P from within-reach sediment. In addition, model scenarios are run to identify the impacts of likely P reductions at sewage treatment works on the in-stream soluble-reactive P concentrations and the suitability of this as a management option is assessed for reducing eutrophication.

Item Type:Article
Refereed:Yes
Divisions:Science > School of Archaeology, Geography and Environmental Science > Department of Geography and Environmental Science
Science > School of Archaeology, Geography and Environmental Science
Science > School of Archaeology, Geography and Environmental Science > Earth Systems Science
ID Code:4199
Uncontrolled Keywords:water quality model INCA-P nutrient phosphorus catchment Lugg Wye STREAM PHOSPHORUS EPIPHYTE DYNAMICS MODEL STRUCTURE WATER-QUALITY CATCHMENTS MACROPHYTE TRANSPORT FRAMEWORK EQUATIONS KENNET
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Publisher:Copernicus

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