Biologic risk and source diagnose of 16 PAHs from Haihe River Basin, China

doi:10.1007/s11783-014-0717-2

Front. Environ. Sci. Eng.

2016, Vol. 10

Issue (1) : 46-52 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11783-014-0717-2

RESEARCH ARTICLE

Biologic risk and source diagnose of 16 PAHs from Haihe River Basin, China

Qiuying CHEN^1,²,Jingling LIU^1,^*(

),Feng LIU¹,Binbin WANG¹,Zhiguo CAO¹

1. State Key Joint Laboratory of Environmental Simulation and Pollution Control & School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
2. College of Chemistry and Life Science, Shenyang Normal University, Shenyang 110034, China

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Abstract

Surface sediments of rivers can exhibit spatial and temporal variations in contaminant concentrations that may significantly affect risk evaluations. As to pollution control and remediation of watershed, large-scale and further background data on PAHs in China were required urgently. Spatial distribution and compositional characteristics of 16 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in surface sediments from Haihe River Basin were investigated. A method based on effects range (ER) was used to assess ecosystem risk of ∑PAHs (the total of 16 PAH) sensitively and accurately. The results indicated that ∑PAHs content levels ranged from 257 to 16901 μg·kg⁻¹ dry weight. The lower rings predominated in the samples, and 2-, 3-, 4-, 5- and 6-ring PAHs accounted for 12%, 21%, 30%, 30%, and 7% respectively in total PAHs. The ratio of Fl / (Fl+ Py) uniformly distributed in the interval 0.20–0.80, indicating that it may be affected by petroleum origin, oil combustion, biomass and coal combustion jointly. ∑PAHs in Cetian (S6), Dongwushi (S19), Handan (S20), Aixinzhuang (S21) and Tianjin (S37) exceeded effects range low (ERL), in which biologic effects were in a medium level with an adverse effect on biologic organisms. Thus, it is necessary to strengthen the PAHs monitoring and research of the Haihe River Basin.

Keywords polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) biological effects sediment Haihe River

Corresponding Author(s): Jingling LIU

Online First Date: 22 May 2014 Issue Date: 03 December 2015

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Feng LIU,Qiuying CHEN,Jingling LIU, et al. Biologic risk and source diagnose of 16 PAHs from Haihe River Basin, China[J]. Front. Environ. Sci. Eng., 2016, 10(1): 46-52.

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Fig.1 Location of Haihe River Basin and sample sites

(1 Chengdexia, 2 Wulongji, 3 Panjiakou, 4 Guantingshang, 5 Sangganhe, 6 Cetian, 7 Gangnan, 8 Huangbizhuang, 9 Wangkuai, 10 Xidayang, 11 Shijiazhuangxia, 12 Fuhe, 13 Bazhou, 14 Baodingxia, 15 Xinxiang, 16 Weihui, 17 Xiaonanhai, 18 Yuecheng, 19 Dongwushi, 20 Handan, 21 Aixinzhuang, 22 Hengshuihu, 23 Xinxian, 24 Guantao, 25 Longwangmiao, 26 Zhongbei, 27 Liaocheng, 28 Xuewangliu, 29 Yucheng, 30 Lijiaqiao, 31 Dezhou, 32 Xianxian, 33 Cangzhou, 34 Dashanzhen, 35 Xinjizha, 36 Jinghai, 37 Tianjin, 38 Duliujianhe estuary, 39 Ziyaxinhe estuary, 40 Majiahe estuary, 41 Tuhaihe estuary)

Fig.2 Concentration of PAHs in surface sediment of sample sites

Fig.3 Composition patterns and distribution of the different ring PAHs

Fig.4 Diagnostic ratios of PAHs in the sediment of Haihe River Basin

Tab.1 Environment guideline values of PAHs compounds based on biologic effect experiment

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