Articles | Volume 28, issue 20
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-28-4599-2024
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-28-4599-2024
Research article
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24 Oct 2024
Research article |  | 24 Oct 2024

Simulation of spatially distributed sources, transport, and transformation of nitrogen from fertilization and septic systems in a suburban watershed

Ruoyu Zhang, Lawrence E. Band, Peter M. Groffman, Laurence Lin, Amanda K. Suchy, Jonathan M. Duncan, and Arthur J. Gold

Data sets

RHESSys model and outputs for Baisman Run [Data set] Ruoyu Zhang https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10034198

Model code and software

RHESSysEastCoast Ruoyu Zhang https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13958613

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Short summary
Human-induced nitrogen (N) from fertilization and septic effluents is the primary N source in urban watersheds. We developed a model to understand how spatial and temporal patterns of these loads affect hydrologic and biogeochemical processes at the hillslope level. The comparable simulations to observations showed the ability of our model to enhance insights into current water quality conditions, identify high-N-retention locations, and plan future restorations to improve urban water quality.