Accounting for the Risks of Phosphorus Losses through Tile Drains in a Phosphorus Index

作者:Reid D Keith*; Ball Bonnie; Zhang T Q
来源:Journal of Environmental Quality, 2012, 41(6): 1720-1729.
DOI:10.2134/jeq2012.0238

摘要

Tile drainage systems have been identified as a significant conduit for phosphorus (P) losses to surface water, but P indices do not currently account for this transport pathway in a meaningful way. Several P indices mention tile drains, but most account for either the reduction in surface runoff or the enhanced transport through tiles rather than both simultaneously. A summary of the current state of how tile drains are accounted for within P indices is provided, and the challenges in predicting the risk of P losses through rile drains that are relative to actual losses are discussed. A framework for a component P Index is described, along with a proposal to incorporate predictions of losses through tile drains as a component within this framework. Options for calibrating and testing this component are discussed.

  • 出版日期2012-12