Science activity #53661,
updated 26 February 2024
Source characterization and biogeochemical consequences of wastewater and agricultural C, N, and P inputs to the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta region.
Description / purpose
This project aimed to characterize the sources of carbon, nitrogen,
phosphorous and sulfur compounds from wastewater treatment plant and
agricultural discharge in the region. Stable isotope measurement provides
elemental signatures that can be used to trace compounds to their sources.
Use of this methodology requires that researchers first characterize the
stable isotope composition of sources—or fingerprint the suspects.
By determining the stable isotope composition of various compounds in
wastewater and agricultural drainage sources, this project aimed to build
a better understanding of how these compounds are affected by different
wastewater treatment agricultural land use practices. In addition, the
project has provided a base of knowledge to better understand how these
compounds are transported and taken up in the delta environment.
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None specifiedCollaborators
Joseph Fackrell, Principal investigator -
U.S. Geological Survey [USGS]
Adina Paytan, Co-investigator -
University of California - Santa Cruz [UCSC]
Tamara Kraus, Community Mentor -
U.S. Geological Survey [USGS]
Carol Kendall, Community Mentor -
U.S. Geological Survey [USGS]
Activity status
- 1 Awarded / Initiating (2017)
- 2 In progress / Ongoing (2 - 2)
- 3 Complete
Funding summary
Total allocated funding: $0
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Subbasins
Delta regions
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