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https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-28-4599-2024
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the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Simulation of spatially distributed sources, transport, and transformation of nitrogen from fertilization and septic systems in a suburban watershed
Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia 22904, USA
Lawrence E. Band
Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia 22904, USA
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia 22904, USA
Peter M. Groffman
Environmental Sciences Initiative, Advanced Science Research Center at The Graduate Center, City University of New York, New York, New York 10031, USA
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Millbrook, New York 12545, USA
Laurence Lin
Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia 22904, USA
Amanda K. Suchy
Environmental Sciences Initiative, Advanced Science Research Center at The Graduate Center, City University of New York, New York, New York 10031, USA
Institute for Great Lakes Research and Biology Department, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858, USA
Jonathan M. Duncan
Department of Ecosystem Science and Management, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, USA
Arthur J. Gold
Department of Natural Resources Science, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, Rhode Island 02881, USA
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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.
Human-induced nitrogen (N) from fertilization and septic effluents is the primary N source in...