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Numerical Model Simulations of Nitrate Concentrations in Groundwater Using Various Nitrogen Input Scenarios, Mid-Snake Region, South-Central Idaho - Usgs Scientific Investigations Report 2012-5237 (Paperback)
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Numerical Model Simulations of Nitrate Concentrations in Groundwater Using Various Nitrogen Input Scenarios, Mid-Snake Region, South-Central Idaho - Usgs Scientific Investigations Report 2012-5237 (Paperback)
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As part of the U.S. Geological Survey's National Water Quality
Assessment (NAWQA) program nitrate transport in groundwater was
modeled in the mid-Snake River region in south-central Idaho to
project future concentrations of nitrate. Model simulation results
indicated that nitrate concentrations would continue to increase
over time, eventually exceeding the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency maximum contaminant level for drinking water of 10
milligrams per liter in some areas. A subregional groundwater model
simulated the change of nitrate concentrations in groundwater over
time in response to three nitrogen input scenarios: (1) nitrogen
input fixed at 2008 levels; (2) nitrogen input increased from 2008
to 2028 using the same rate of increase as the average rate of
increase during the previous 10 years (1998 through 2008); after
2028, nitrogen input is fixed at 2028 levels; and (3) nitrogen
input related to agriculture completely halted, with only nitrogen
input from precipitation remaining. Scenarios 1 and 2 project that
nitrate concentrations in groundwater continue to increase from 10
to 50 years beyond the year nitrogen input is fixed, depending on
the location in the model area. Projected nitrate concentrations in
groundwater increase by as much as 2-4 milligrams per liter in many
areas, with nitrate concentrations in some areas reaching 10
milligrams per liter. Scenario 3, although unrealistic, estimates
how long (20-50 years) it would take nitrate in groundwater to
return to background concentrations-the "flushing time" of the
system. The amount of nitrate concentration increase cannot be
explained solely by differences in nitrogen input; in fact, some
areas with the highest amount of nitrogen input have the lowest
increase in nitrate concentration. The geometry of the aquifer and
the pattern of regional groundwater flow through the aquifer
greatly influence nitrate concentrations. The aquifer thins toward
discharge areas along the Snake River which forces upward
convergence of good-quality regional groundwater that mixes with
the nitrate-laden groundwater in the uppermost parts of the
aquifer, which results in lowered nitrate concentrations. A new
method of inputting nitrogen to the subregional groundwater model
was used that prorates nitrogen input by the probability of
detecting nitrate concentrations greater than 2 mg/L. The
probability map is based on correlations with physical factors, and
prorates an existing nitrogen input dataset providing an estimate
of nitrogen flux to the water table that accounts for new factors
such as soil properties. The effectiveness of this updated nitrogen
input method was evaluated using the software UCODE_2005.
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Imprint: |
Bibliogov
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
March 2013 |
First published: |
March 2013 |
Authors: |
Kenneth D. Skinner
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Dimensions: |
246 x 189 x 3mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
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Pages: |
46 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-288-85048-8 |
Categories: |
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Social sciences >
Politics & government >
General
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LSN: |
1-288-85048-4 |
Barcode: |
9781288850488 |
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