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Neutralization of acid deposition by nitrate retention at Bickford Watershed, Massachusetts

Neutralization of acid deposition by nitrate retention at Bickford Watershed, Massachusetts The effects of acid deposition on the chemistry of Bickford Reservoir in central Massachusetts are influenced by nearly complete retention of nitrate in the watershed. In contrast to several other north‐eastern U.S. watersheds, stream and water column nitrate levels are very low (∼lμeq/L), and no “nitric acid pulse” has accompanied spring runoff in 2 years of study. Major differences in nitrogen processing among northeastern U.S. watersheds appear to significantly alter watershed susceptibility to acidic deposition and may be of comparable importance to soil depth and mineralogy in the identification of, acid‐sensitive ecosystems. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Water Resources Research Wiley

Neutralization of acid deposition by nitrate retention at Bickford Watershed, Massachusetts

Water Resources Research , Volume 20 (11) – Nov 1, 1984

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Wiley
Copyright
Copyright © 1984 by the American Geophysical Union.
ISSN
0043-1397
eISSN
1944-7973
DOI
10.1029/WR020i011p01718
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Abstract

The effects of acid deposition on the chemistry of Bickford Reservoir in central Massachusetts are influenced by nearly complete retention of nitrate in the watershed. In contrast to several other north‐eastern U.S. watersheds, stream and water column nitrate levels are very low (∼lμeq/L), and no “nitric acid pulse” has accompanied spring runoff in 2 years of study. Major differences in nitrogen processing among northeastern U.S. watersheds appear to significantly alter watershed susceptibility to acidic deposition and may be of comparable importance to soil depth and mineralogy in the identification of, acid‐sensitive ecosystems.

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Water Resources ResearchWiley

Published: Nov 1, 1984

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