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de Lourdes Berrios Cintrón M, Broomandi P, Cárdenas-Escudero J, Cáceres JO, Galán-Madruga D. Elucidating Best Geospatial Estimation Method Applied to Environmental Sciences. BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY 2023; 112:6. [PMID: 38063862 PMCID: PMC10709237 DOI: 10.1007/s00128-023-03835-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
Abstract
The aim of this study is to assess and identify the most suitable geospatial interpolation algorithm for environmental sciences. The research focuses on evaluating six different interpolation methods using annual average PM10 concentrations as a reference dataset. The dataset includes measurements obtained from a target air quality network (scenery 1) and a sub-dataset derived from a partitive clustering technique (scenery 2). By comparing the performance of each interpolation algorithm using various indicators, the study aims to determine the most reliable method. The findings reveal that the kriging method demonstrates the highest performance within environmental sciences, with a spatial similarity of approximately 70% between the two scenery datasets. The performance indicators for the kriging method, including RMSE (root mean square error), MAE (mean absolute error), and MAPE (mean absolute percentage error), are measured at 3.2 µg/m3, 10.2 µg/m3, and 7.3%, respectively.This study addresses the existing gap in scientific knowledge regarding the comparison of geospatial interpolation techniques. The findings provide valuable insights for environmental managers and decision-makers, enabling them to implement effective control and mitigation strategies based on reliable geospatial information and data. In summary, this research evaluates and identifies the most suitable geospatial interpolation algorithm for environmental sciences, with the kriging method emerging as the most reliable option. The study's findings contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field and offer practical implications for environmental management and planning.
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Affiliation(s)
- María de Lourdes Berrios Cintrón
- Department of Health Sciences, Inter American University of Puerto Rico, Barranquitas Campus, Bo. Helechal Street 156, Barranquitas, Puerto Rico
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, School of Engineering and Digital Sciences, Nazarbayev University, Kabanbay Batyr Ave. 53, Astana, 010000, Kazakhstan
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- Analytical Chemistry Department, FCNET, University of Panama, University City, University Mail, Panama City, 3366, Panama
- Laser Chemistry Research Group, Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Complutense University of Madrid, Plaza de Ciencias 1, Madrid, 28040, Spain
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- Laser Chemistry Research Group, Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Complutense University of Madrid, Plaza de Ciencias 1, Madrid, 28040, Spain
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- National Reference Laboratory of Air Quality, National Centre for Environmental Health (CNSA), Carlos III Health Institute (ISCIII), Ctra. Majadahonda a Pozuelo, Madrid, 28222, Spain.
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Wei Z, Lai Y, Li W, Cui X, Zhou D, Zhang C, Chen C, Fang Y. Accumulation of nitrite after reclaimed water recharge due to the disinfection byproduct chlorite. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 321:138119. [PMID: 36804496 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2022] [Revised: 01/14/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
Abstract
Due to its toxicity, the disinfection byproduct chlorite in drinking water is strictly regulated to be ≤ 1.0 mg/L, but in reclaimed, non-drinking water chlorite is unregulated and rarely considered. However, chlorite is cytotoxic and has a high oxidation potential. Therefore, as reclaimed water infiltrates soil and groundwater, it may alter the soil environment and microbial community, which may affect the degradation of organic matter and the transformation of the N element. In this study, the effects of reclaimed water containing chlorite on soil microorganisms were investigated by simulating subsurface infiltration. It was found that chlorite improved the conversion of nitrate nitrogen to nitrite nitrogen, but inhibited further conversion of nitrite nitrogen. The nitrite nitrogen in the effluent reached 4.61 mg/L when chlorite was present, while only 0.16 mg/L was found in the control system. The chlorite produced obvious oxidative stress reactions in cells, inhibited the EPSs production, in which the contents of polysaccharides and proteins reduced by nearly 41% and 62%, respectively. Besides, chlorite resulted in the enrichment of efflux resistance genes in the microbial community, mainly adeF and cmlB1. Self-protection against chlorite is achieved mainly using efflux pump related genes. Metagenomics data analysis showed that Delftia became the dominant genus when exposed to chlorite, with the greatest abundance at 17.9%. Chlorite also resulted in the upregulated expression of nar genes (by more than 149%) and downregulation of nir gene expression (by more than 62%). This study reveals the effects of the disinfection byproduct chlorite on a soil microecosystem, providing important information for the management and reuse of reclaimed water.
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- Ziyao Wei
- Engineering Research Center of Low-Carbon Treatment and Green Development of Polluted Water in Northeast China, Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130117, China; Jilin Engineering Lab for Water Pollution Control and Resources Recovery, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130117, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Low-Carbon Treatment and Green Development of Polluted Water in Northeast China, Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130117, China; Jilin Engineering Lab for Water Pollution Control and Resources Recovery, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130117, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Low-Carbon Treatment and Green Development of Polluted Water in Northeast China, Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130117, China; Jilin Engineering Lab for Water Pollution Control and Resources Recovery, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130117, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Low-Carbon Treatment and Green Development of Polluted Water in Northeast China, Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130117, China; Jilin Engineering Lab for Water Pollution Control and Resources Recovery, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130117, China.
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- Engineering Research Center of Low-Carbon Treatment and Green Development of Polluted Water in Northeast China, Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130117, China; Jilin Engineering Lab for Water Pollution Control and Resources Recovery, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130117, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Low-Carbon Treatment and Green Development of Polluted Water in Northeast China, Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130117, China; Jilin Engineering Lab for Water Pollution Control and Resources Recovery, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130117, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Low-Carbon Treatment and Green Development of Polluted Water in Northeast China, Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130117, China; Jilin Engineering Lab for Water Pollution Control and Resources Recovery, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130117, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Low-Carbon Treatment and Green Development of Polluted Water in Northeast China, Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130117, China; Jilin Engineering Lab for Water Pollution Control and Resources Recovery, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130117, China
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