Environmental Science
8 years ago

Acidification Reversed in River Duddon Tributaries, Boosting Ecosystem Health.

Environmental Pollution
Reversal of acidification in tributaries of the River Duddon (English Lake District) between 1970 and 1998
Edward Tipping, R. Bettney, M. A. Hurley, F. Isgren, J. Ben James, A.J. Lawlor, Stephen Lofts, E. Rigg, Bernard Simon, E. J. Smith, C. Woof

Paper Summary

The study looked at changes in water quality in streams in the Lake District from 1970 to 1998. They found that the pH levels in the streams increased over time, indicating less acidity. Nitrate levels went up, while non-marine sulphate levels went down. This suggests that pollution from sulphur has decreased, leading to a reversal of acidification in the area.

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