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Assessment of Phoslock (R) application in a tropical eutrophic reservoir: An integrated evaluation from laboratory to field experiments

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Author(s):
Yamada-Ferraz, Thais M. [1] ; Sueitt, Ana Paula E. [1] ; Oliveira, Aline F. [1] ; Botta, Clarice M. R. [2] ; Fadini, Pedro S. [1] ; Nascimento, Marcos R. L. [3] ; Faria, Bias M. [4] ; Mozeto, Antonio A. [1]
Total Authors: 8
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Fed Sao Carlos, Lab Biogeoquim Ambiental Nucleo Estudos Diagnost, Caixa Postal 676, Rodovia Washington Luiz, Km 235, BR-13565905 Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil
[2] Univ Sao Paulo, Ctr Recursos Hidr & Ecol Aplicada, BR-13560970 Itirapina, SP - Brazil
[3] Comissao Nacl Energia Nucl, Lab Pocos Caldas, BR-37701970 Pocos De Caldas, MG - Brazil
[4] Ctr Pesquisas Leopoldo Amer Miguez Mello Petrobra, BR-21941915 Rio De Janeiro, RJ - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 4
Document type: Journal article
Source: ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION; v. 4, p. 194-205, OCT 2015.
Web of Science Citations: 6
Abstract

The main objective of this study was to develop laboratory and in situ experiments to control reactive soluble phosphorus (RSP) concentration and to evaluate the possible changes and toxic effects caused by Phoslock (R) application in the Ibirite reservoir (SE Brazil). Microcosm trials indicated that Phoslock (R) is a promising treatment because it shows fast response and effective RSP immobilization (reductions of 82% in the water column and 69% in the sediment interstitial water). Acute toxicity test results suggested that the negative impacts of Phoslock (R) addition to the water column were temporary. In situ mesocosm trials did not suggest significant physicochemical alterations after Phoslock (R) application. Only turbidity was drastically altered by this treatment. Mean reductions in RSP concentration of 81% and 90% in the water column and sediment interstitial water, respectively, were observed 600 h after treatment. The mortality of Ceriodaphnia silvestrii and changes in prevalent algae taxa were observed in the water column. In the sediment, no acute toxic effect was observed, although the richness of benthic groups decreased due to the treatment. Overall, the results indicate that Phoslock (R) is a good option for the control of eutrophication in the studied reservoir. (C) 2015 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 10/12444-2 - Evaluation of biogeochemical, ecotoxicological and microbiological answers of sediments and waters in Ibirité Reservoir - mesocosm experiments with calcium nitrate and Phoslock addition
Grantee:Ana Paula Erbetta Sueitt
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate