Diurnal patterns of ammonium and un-ionized ammonia in streams receiving secondary treatment effluent

Journal Article · Sun May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1988 · Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology; (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01688378· OSTI ID:6942888

Crumpton, W G; Isenhart, T M ^[1]

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1. Iowa State Univ., Ames (USA)

The effects of fluctuating concentrations of ammonia could be especially significant in streams receiving sewage treatment effluent. Ammonia loads from sewage treatment facilities often display pronounced diurnal patterns, which may be imparted to receiving streams. In addition, diurnal patterns in stream pH and temperature could significantly affect ammonia speciation. Diurnal patterns in pH due to photosynthesis and respiration could significantly affect ammonia speciation and thus un-ionized ammonia concentrations in poorly buffered or highly productive streams. This paper describes diurnal patterns in ammonium and un-ionized ammonia in a stream receiving secondary treatment effluent and illustrates the effects of effluent loads, pH, and temperature on un-ionized ammonia patterns.

• OSTI ID: 6942888
• Journal Information: Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology; (USA), Journal Name: Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology; (USA) Vol. 40:5; ISSN 0007-4861; ISSN BECTA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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