Calculation of water environmental capacity and potential of pollution reduction in Nanyi Lake Basin
摘要
This study calculates the water environmental capacity and pollution reduction potential in the Nanyi Lake Basin. Water quality status was analyzed using the single-factor index method with monitoring data from 2021 to 2023. Pollutant loads and the contribution of point and non-point sources were quantified using the emission factor method. The water environmental capacity was determined via a one-dimensional model and the control section compliance method. Results show that key pollutants in descending order of severity are total nitrogen (TN), chemical oxygen demand (COD), ammonia nitrogen (NH₃-N), and total phosphorus (TP). The annual pollutant loads entering the river are 8078.19 t COD, 572.14 t NH₃-N, 80.93 t TP, and 844.02 t TN. The calculated environmental capacities for COD are 7914.13 t/a (1D model) and 8186.36 t/a (compliance method); for NH₃-N, 708.26 t/a and 718.39 t/a; and for TP, 169.96 t/a and 170.93 t/a. TN capacity is negative (−263.16 t/a and −251.32 t/a), indicating severe overload. Correlation analysis identifies pH and conductivity as primary influencing factors. Targeted reduction measures are proposed: upgrading urban sewage plants for enhanced nitrogen/organic removal, promoting precision agriculture, and constructing riparian buffers. This study provides empirical support for managing the Nanyi Lake Basin and a reference for similar regions.