Vogt and colleagues analysed DOM from samples collected between 2000 and 2022 in 14 sub-catchments in the Otava catchment (Czech Republic). The method developed in this paper allows to distinguish between allochthonous, autochthonous, and anthropogenic sources of DOM (from forest to urban areas and fishponds), using the characteristics of the DOM, as the specific UV absorbency (sUVa) of the organic matter.
The article can be read at the journal website.
Vogt, R.D., Porcal, P., Hejzlar, J., Paule-Mercado, Ma.C., Haaland, S., Gundersen, C.B., Orderud, G.I., Eikebrokk, B., 2023. Distinguishing between Sources of Natural Dissolved Organic Matter (DOM) Based on Its Characteristics. Water 15, 3006. https://doi.org/10.3390/w15163006