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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Ecology
  • Hydrology

Background:

  • Anthropogenic chloride contamination poses a significant threat to freshwater lakes in the Midwest and Northeast United States.
  • Limited understanding exists regarding the prevalence and spatial distribution of freshwater salinization in these regions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To predict chloride concentrations for over 49,000 lakes across a 17-state area using a machine learning approach.
  • To identify key predictors influencing lake chloride levels and assess the extent of freshwater salinization.

Main Methods:

  • A quantile regression forest (QRF) model was developed using data from 2,773 lakes.
  • The QRF model incorporated 22 predictor variables, including lake morphometry, watershed land use, and proximity to roads.
  • Model performance was evaluated with high R-squared values for overall chloride observations (0.94) and median concentrations (0.86).

Main Results:

  • Low and medium intensity development, crop density in the watershed, and distance to the nearest interstate were the most influential predictors of lake chloride concentrations.
  • Nearly 2,000 lakes are predicted to exceed a chloride concentration of 50 mg L⁻¹.
  • The model successfully predicted chloride concentrations across a large spatial scale.

Conclusions:

  • The study highlights the widespread risk of freshwater salinization in the Midwest and Northeast US.
  • Lake-specific predictions can inform monitoring strategies and risk assessment for management agencies.
  • Proactive management is crucial to protect freshwater ecosystems from salt contamination.