Sea Grant Illinois-Indiana
Research and Funding Research Projects
Evaluation of phosphorus loading following a manure spill and an in-stream sediment amendment to reduce phosphorus desorption
Major Goals and Objectives
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of P and NH4-N partitioning between fluvial sediments and the overlying water column during and following a manure spill
- Determine the effectiveness of the current manure spill remediation plan to mitigate P desorption from manure exposed ditch sediments
- Investigate the influence of sediment particle size distribution on the depth of P contamination as a result of a manure spill under base flow conditions
- Determine adequate application rates of alum and CaCO3 needed to remediate fluvial sediments following a manure spill
- Evaluate the efficacy of the sediment alum treatments following a manure spill
Research Information
Principal Investigator:
Shalamar Armstrong
Shalamar Armstrong
Initiation Date:
2009
2009
Completion Date:
2010
2010
Affiliation:
Purdue University
Purdue University
Our Work
Contacts
Shalamar Armstrong
sarmstro@purdue.edu
sarmstro@purdue.edu