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Xia Li¹, Ling Du², Shuhui Zhang¹

¹Research and Development Center for Watershed Environmental Eco-Engineering, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, 519087, China; State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China; Key Laboratory of Coastal Water Environmental Management and Water Ecological Restoration of Guang-dong Higher Education Institutes, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, 519087, China.

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Identifying nutrient pollution sources is key for river health. This study found that terrain and land use, especially at a 700 km² catchment scale, significantly impact total nitrogen (TN) and total phosphorus (TP) levels in rivers.

Keywords:

Catchment resolutions Land use Pollution source areas Topography Total nitrogen Total phosphorus

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Area of Science:

Environmental Science
Hydrology
Ecology

Background:

Riverine ecosystems are significantly impacted by total nitrogen (TN) and total phosphorus (TP).
Identifying primary nutrient source areas in watersheds is crucial for effective management.
Understanding the interplay between watershed characteristics and nutrient export is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the influence of terrain and land use on mean monthly TN (TNM) and TP (TPM) export.
To analyze these influences across varying catchment resolutions in the Qiantang River Watershed.
To identify optimal catchment scales for pinpointing critical nutrient pollution sources.

Main Methods:

Correlation analysis between topographic factors (slope, SPI, TWI) and nutrient concentrations.
Assessment of land use impacts (impervious surfaces, grassland, forest) on nutrient levels.
Evaluation of varying catchment resolutions to determine the most effective scale for analysis.

Main Results:

Topography significantly influences nutrient dynamics; land slope and SPI negatively correlate with TNM/TPM, while TWI positively correlates.
Impervious surfaces correlate positively with nutrient concentrations; grasslands and forests show negative correlations.
Catchment resolution critically affects the observed relationships, with a 700 km² scale proving most effective for identifying pollution hotspots.

Conclusions:

Topographic and land use factors are critical drivers of riverine nutrient concentrations.
Selecting an appropriate catchment resolution is imperative for accurately assessing watershed impacts on water quality.
Identifying critical pollution source areas at an optimal scale (e.g., 700 km²) is vital for guiding effective nutrient pollution reduction strategies and enhancing watershed ecological integrity.