Effects of Drought on Physicochemical, Nutrient and Carbon Metrics of Flows in the Savannah River

Explore a 16-minute conference presentation from the Georgia Water Resources Conference examining drought impacts on the Savannah River's water quality metrics. Learn about the comparative analysis between drought conditions (2006-2009) and normal hydrological periods (2016-2019) across five river sites, focusing on physicochemical parameters, nutrient levels, and carbon concentrations. Discover how drought conditions led to lower temperatures but higher conductivity, pH, and dissolved oxygen levels, likely due to reduced water volume and increased groundwater influence. Understand the complex changes in nutrient and carbon metrics, including decreased total nitrogen, total organic carbon, and dissolved organic carbon, while nitrogen oxide levels increased. Gain insights into how these drought-induced changes potentially affect aquatic ecosystems through altered water chemistry and reduced availability of essential biological materials.