Abstract
This presentation reports on research into the impact of commonly used herbicides on the biology of Permeable Pavement Systems (PPS). Glyphosate Containing Herbicides (GCH)
are routinely applied to urban and suburban hard surfaces for weed control, including areas with PPS.
As PPS are a key element in the SUDS design toolbox, the simulation of GCH addition to PPS in a laboratory environment, was intended to gain information on the possible environmental impact, of routine weed control. An effective level of retention and
bioremediation of minerals oils and the retention of heavy metals have been shown to occur in PPS over many years, but the effect of GCH on PPS microbiology is largely unknown and
is the focus of this presentation.
Biologically, the PPS microbiological community was shown to be capable of rapidly degrading the herbicide, as demonstrated by respirometer measurements. However, indicator organisms that are sensitive to pollution (protists) were increased in abundance but showed a decrease in biodiversity relative to PPS with oil added alone.
Research continues into possible modifications of PPS that could improve the bioremediation of GCH. The development of a bioindicator system for herbicide pollution in SUDS may be
possible following the highly specific response of protists to GCH pollution.
are routinely applied to urban and suburban hard surfaces for weed control, including areas with PPS.
As PPS are a key element in the SUDS design toolbox, the simulation of GCH addition to PPS in a laboratory environment, was intended to gain information on the possible environmental impact, of routine weed control. An effective level of retention and
bioremediation of minerals oils and the retention of heavy metals have been shown to occur in PPS over many years, but the effect of GCH on PPS microbiology is largely unknown and
is the focus of this presentation.
Biologically, the PPS microbiological community was shown to be capable of rapidly degrading the herbicide, as demonstrated by respirometer measurements. However, indicator organisms that are sensitive to pollution (protists) were increased in abundance but showed a decrease in biodiversity relative to PPS with oil added alone.
Research continues into possible modifications of PPS that could improve the bioremediation of GCH. The development of a bioindicator system for herbicide pollution in SUDS may be
possible following the highly specific response of protists to GCH pollution.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 6 Sept 2012 |
| Event | SUDSnet Conference: Multiple benefits from surface water management - Coventry University, Coventry, United Kingdom Duration: 4 Sept 2012 → 6 Sept 2012 |
Conference
| Conference | SUDSnet Conference |
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| Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
| City | Coventry |
| Period | 4/09/12 → 6/09/12 |