[Spatial and Temporal Distribution Characteristics and Source Analysis of Agricultural Non-point Source Pollution in Henan Province from 2001 to 2021]

  • 0Henan Key Laboratory of Water Resources Conservation and Intensive Utilization in the Yellow River Basin, College of Water Resources, North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Zhengzhou 450046, China.

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Summary

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Agricultural non-point source pollution in Henan Province shows decreasing trends for chemical oxygen demand (COD) and total nitrogen (TN) but increasing total phosphorus (TP) from 2001-2021. Livestock farming and fertilizer use are key pollution sources, necessitating targeted control strategies.

Area Of Science

  • Environmental Science
  • Agricultural Science
  • Water Quality Management

Background

  • Agricultural non-point source pollution is a significant threat to China's water bodies, particularly in major grain-producing regions like Henan Province.
  • Irrational use of pesticides and fertilizers exacerbates pollution, impacting water environment and ecological security.

Purpose Of The Study

  • To estimate the pollution load of chemical oxygen demand (COD), total nitrogen (TN), and total phosphorus (TP) from agricultural non-point sources in Henan Province (2001-2021).
  • To analyze the spatial and temporal distribution characteristics and emission intensities of these pollutants.
  • To identify the primary sources contributing to agricultural non-point source pollution.

Main Methods

  • Inventory analysis was employed to quantify pollution loads (COD, TN, TP) from 2001 to 2021.
  • Spatial and temporal distribution patterns of pollution loads and emission intensities were elucidated.
  • Source apportionment was conducted to identify key contributors to pollution.

Main Results

  • Temporal trends (2001-2021) show decreasing COD and TN loads/intensities, but increasing TP loads/intensities.
  • Pollution loads exhibit spatial clustering, with high values concentrated in southern (Nanyang, Zhumadian, Xinyang) and eastern (Shangqiu, Zhoukou) Henan. Emission intensities vary regionally, generally higher in the east and north.
  • Livestock and poultry farming are primary sources for COD, while chemical fertilizers and livestock farming contribute most to TN and TP. Nanyang, Zhumadian, and Zhoukou are major contributing areas.

Conclusions

  • Agricultural non-point source pollution in Henan displays distinct temporal shifts and significant spatial disparities.
  • Dual control strategies ('load control-intensity constraint') are recommended for pollution risk management.
  • Promoting fertilizer reduction, manure utilization, and straw resource management are crucial for pollution mitigation.

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