Silica removal at sewage treatment plants causes new silica deficiency

Abstract The dissolved silicate (DSi) concentration in coastal waters has decreased due to anthropogenic activities. Many studies have indicated that dam construction is a main reason for this reduction. However, recently, dam construction alone has not been sufficient to explain the DSi reduction i...

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Main Authors: Atsushi Kubo, Koki Kawarasaki, Hiroshi Hara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2022-05-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-12272-8