Influence of land use on total suspended solid and dissolved ion concentrations: Baton Rouge, Louisiana area

Influence of land use on total suspended solid and dissolved ion concentrations: Baton Rouge, Louisiana area

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Past studies in the Baton Rouge, Louisiana area considered streamwater quality during storm events but ignored water quality during low flow periods.This study includes determination of streamwater quality during low flow time periods for none watersheds in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.These samples were collected during dry-low flow periods as indicated by Accounting and Analytical Support for Cost and Value Added Management: The Way to Sustainable Development water levels at USGS stream gauging sites for each stream.

Chemical analysis for ions was completed using colorimeters and gravimetric analysis for total dissolved solids (TDS) and total suspended solids (TSS).Land use appears to impact concentrations of ions, TDS and TSS in a variety of ways during periods of low flow.The two most rural watersheds, which are mainly underdeveloped, have higher concentrations of Fe and Mn.

By contrast the three most urban watersheds, that Orbital MALT Lymphoma: A Case Report are mainly commercial, industrial or residential, have higher concentrations of Si, SO4 and TDS.