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Dynamic export coefficient model for evaluating the effects of environmental changes on non-point source pollution.

Wenzhuo Wang¹, Lei Chen¹, Zhenyao Shen¹

¹State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, PR China.

The Science of the Total Environment

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Summary

A new dynamic export coefficient model (DECM) improves non-point source (NPS) pollution prediction in large watersheds by accounting for environmental factors. This method enhances accuracy and reduces computational load, especially in data-poor regions.

Keywords:

Dynamic export coefficient model Land use change Nitrogen Non-point source pollution Rainfall variability Soil and water assessment tool (SWAT) model

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Environmental Science
Hydrology
Water Quality Modeling

Background:

Traditional export coefficient models struggle with temporal-spatial heterogeneity in large watersheds.
Fixed coefficients in classic models limit accuracy for complex environmental systems.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and validate a Dynamic Export Coefficient Model (DECM) for improved non-point source (NPS) pollution simulation.
To incorporate environmental factors influencing export coefficients for more accurate large-scale predictions.

Main Methods:

Developed DECM by linking export coefficients to factors like rainfall, slope, soil, and land use.
Calibrated the model on smaller catchments using mechanistic model data.
Extended dynamic coefficients to large, ungauged basins, tested in the Three Gorges Reservoir Region (TGRR).

Main Results:

DECM significantly improved the accuracy of large-scale NPS pollution prediction.
The model reduced computational burden compared to traditional methods.
Rainfall temporal variability was identified as a key driver of flow and NPS pollution variability.

Conclusions:

DECM offers a more accurate and efficient approach for simulating NPS pollution in large-scale, heterogeneous watersheds.
The model is particularly valuable for data-poor regions and can be extended globally.
Identified sensitive regions within the TGRR requiring focused environmental management under changing conditions.