Comparative analysis of water quality and toxicity assessment methods for urban highway runoff

Chen, Ruihong; Li, Feipeng; Zhang, Haiping; Yue, Jiang; Mao, Lingchen; Wu, Lingling; Chen, Ling

doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2016.02.143

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“…This study adopted zebrafish embryogenesis as an in vivo assay for the detection of biological toxicity in samples of pink water. The zebrafish has numerous advantages for investigations of biotoxicity [28,29,30] and for modelling devastating human diseases [31,32]. Zebrafish embryos are small, can be obtained in large quantities, and develop externally, making them suitable for high-throughput assays.…”

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3D Visualization of Developmental Toxicity of 2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene in Zebrafish Embryogenesis Using Light-Sheet Microscopy

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Kwak

Kim

et al. 2016

IJMS

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Environmental contamination by trinitrotoluene is of global concern due to its widespread use in military ordnance and commercial explosives. Despite known long-term persistence in groundwater and soil, the toxicological profile of trinitrotoluene and other explosive wastes have not been systematically measured using in vivo biological assays. Zebrafish embryos are ideal model vertebrates for high-throughput toxicity screening and live in vivo imaging due to their small size and transparency during embryogenesis. Here, we used Single Plane Illumination Microscopy (SPIM)/light sheet microscopy to assess the developmental toxicity of explosive-contaminated water in zebrafish embryos and report 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene-associated developmental abnormalities, including defects in heart formation and circulation, in 3D. Levels of apoptotic cell death were higher in the actively developing tissues of trinitrotoluene-treated embryos than controls. Live 3D imaging of heart tube development at cellular resolution by light-sheet microscopy revealed trinitrotoluene-associated cardiac toxicity, including hypoplastic heart chamber formation and cardiac looping defects, while the real time PCR (polymerase chain reaction) quantitatively measured the molecular changes in the heart and blood development supporting the developmental defects at the molecular level. Identification of cellular toxicity in zebrafish using the state-of-the-art 3D imaging system could form the basis of a sensitive biosensor for environmental contaminants and be further valued by combining it with molecular analysis.

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confidence: 99%

3D Visualization of Developmental Toxicity of 2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene in Zebrafish Embryogenesis Using Light-Sheet Microscopy

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Kwak

Kim

et al. 2016

IJMS

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“…also saw a correlation between PAHs with 4+ rings (PAHs which pose the greatest health risk) and traffic congestion. Chen et al (2016) explored the toxicity of heavy metals, PAHs, and other contaminants present in roadway runoff through the use of the Nemerow pollution index (NPI) and biotoxicity tests on zebrafish and luminescent bacteria. Differences between NPI and experimental biotoxicity tests were observed; on average biotoxicity tests indicated runoff water quality was more toxic than predicted with NPI suggesting the EPA method cannot account for the mixed toxicity of runoff.…”

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Urban Stormwater Characterization, Control, and Treatment

Moore¹,

Rodak²,

Vogel³

2017

Water Environment Research

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A summary of 246 studies published in 2016 on topics related to the characterization and management of urban stormwater runoff is presented in the following review. The review is structured along three major topical areas: (1) general characterization of stormwater quantity and quality; (2) engineered systems for stormwater control and treatment, including erosion and sediment control practices, constructed stormwater ponds and wetlands, bioretention, permeable pavement, greenroofs, and rainwater harvesting and (3) watershedscale application of stormwater treatment and control practices. Common research themes and needs highlighted throughout this review include efforts to better understand stormwater transport and treatment mechanisms and their representation in models, advancements to optimize the design of stormwater control measures to meet specific hydrologic and/or water quality targets, and increasing understanding of the biophysical and social factors that influence watershed-scale implementation of low impact development and other stormwater control measures.

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“…Berndtsson [34] recorded particularly high rates of heavy metals and total phosphorus (P) in storm water in places where traffic intensity reached 7000 vehicles per day. Numerous studies on rainwater pollutants that have washed off the roads include the evaluation of seasonal variability of physical and chemical parameters [35], research on the partitioning and mobilising of inorganic chemicals and trace metals [36], analyses of particle size distribution [37], biotoxicity assessments [38], as well as impact assessments on the immune function of aquatic biota [39], and the examination of spills of hazardous compounds during traffic accidents [40].…”

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A Location Intelligence System for the Assessment of Pluvial Flooding Risk and the Identification of Storm Water Pollutant Sources from Roads in Suburbanised Areas

Szewrański

Chruściński

Hoof

et al. 2018

Water

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The interplay of an ever-growing number of inhabitants, sprawl development, soil sealing, changes in urban traffic characteristics, as well as observed climate trends gives rise to more frequent pluvial flooding in cities, a higher runoff of water, and an increasing pollution of surface water. The aim of this research is to develop a location intelligence system for the assessment of pluvial flooding risks and the identification of storm water pollutant sources from roads in newly-developed areas. The system combines geographic information systems and business intelligence software, and it is based on the original Pluvial Flood Risk Assessment tool. The location intelligence system effectively identifies the spatial and temporal distribution of pluvial flood risks, allows to preliminarily evaluate the total runoff from roads, and helps localise potential places for new water management infrastructure. Further improvements concern the modelling of a flow accumulation and drainage system, the application of weather radar precipitation data, and traffic monitoring and modelling.

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Comparative analysis of water quality and toxicity assessment methods for urban highway runoff

Cited by 34 publications

References 15 publications

3D Visualization of Developmental Toxicity of 2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene in Zebrafish Embryogenesis Using Light-Sheet Microscopy

3D Visualization of Developmental Toxicity of 2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene in Zebrafish Embryogenesis Using Light-Sheet Microscopy

Urban Stormwater Characterization, Control, and Treatment

A Location Intelligence System for the Assessment of Pluvial Flooding Risk and the Identification of Storm Water Pollutant Sources from Roads in Suburbanised Areas

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