Abstract
This study investigated the conditions and modes of interaction between nutrients and heavy metals within river and lake environments under multivariate conditions. Nitrogen and phosphorus nutrients were categorized into dissolved phosphorus, inorganic phosphorus, dissolved nitrogen, ammonium nitrogen, and nitrate nitrogen based on their chemical composition. Their correlations with heavy metal elements were scrutinized utilizing Bayesian models. The results revealed the following: (1) A robust interrelationship was observed between sediment metals and soluble metals within lake sediments and water bodies. (2) In lake environments, the competition between metals was relatively weak, and the influence of environmental factors was variable, without discernible patterns. This phenomenon may be attributed to the low concentration of soluble metals in the overlying water in the absence of external inputs. (3) Competition between metals in river sediment was weaker than that in lakes. This may be attributed to the flow dynamics and velocity of rivers, coupled with their strong self-purification ability. (4) Dissolved phosphorus (DP) exhibited greater control over the direction of metal adsorption and desorption compared to inorganic phosphorus (IP). (5) Similarly, dissolved total nitrogen (DTN) exhibited greater control over the direction of metal adsorption and desorption in river sediments compared to total nitrogen (TN). (6) Nitrate (NO3–-N) and ammonium (NH4+-N) simultaneously controlled the adsorption and desorption directions of metals such as Cr, Mn, Ni, Zn, and Pb in river sediment, with the direction of metal action dependent on soil adsorption capacity. These findings provide valuable insights into the complex interactions shaping nutrient-metal dynamics in aquatic systems, offering potential avenues for enhanced environmental management and remediation strategies.
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