title: Temporal variation of trace metal geochemistry in floodplain lake sediment subject to dynamic hydrological conditions.
abstract: Climate change and land use may significantly influence metal cycling in dynamic river systems. We studied temporal variation of sediment characteristics in a floodplain lake, including concentrations of dissolved organic carbon, acid volatile sulfide and trace metals. The sampling period included a severe winter inundation and a dramatic water level drop during summer. Temporal changes were interpreted using multivariate analysis and chemical equilibrium calculations. Metal concentrations in sediment increased with depth, indicating a gradual improvement of sediment quality. In contrast, dissolved metal concentrations were highest in top layers due to mobilization from oxyhydroxides and precipitation with sulfides in deeper layers. Inundation had a mobilizing effect as it stimulated resuspension and oxygenation of sediment top layers. Water table lowering combined with organic matter decomposition led to immobilization due to sulfide formation. The chemistry of the sediments was consistent with model calculations, especially for macro-elements. The results illustrate the importance of seasonality for metal risk assessment.
authors.affiliation: Aquatic Ecology and Water Quality Management Group, Wageningen University, P.O. Box 8080, 6700 DD Wageningen, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: Corine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: van Griethuysen
authors.forename: Marloes
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Luitwieler
authors.forename: Jan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Joziasse
authors.forename: Albert A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Koelmans
mesh_terms: D001673:Biodegradation, Environmental; D004787:Environmental Pollution / Q000032:analysis*; D005618:Fresh Water; D019015:Geologic Sediments / Q000737:chemistry*; D006812:Humic Substances; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012621:Seasons; D014131:Trace Elements / Q000032:analysis*; D014872:Water Movements
chemical_list: D006812:Humic Substances; D014131:Trace Elements