Article Dans Une Revue Science of the Total Environment Année : 2024

Emissions and transport of urban biocides from facades to topsoil at the district-scale

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Urban biocides used in facade paints and renders to prevent algae and fungal growth are released into the environment during rainfall, subsequently contaminating groundwater. However, quantitative data on the emission, transport and infiltration of urban biocides at the district scale are generally lacking. In this study, we quantified the fluxes of the urban biocide terbutryn and its major transformation product, terbutryn-sulfoxide, from building facades into stormwater, sediment, soil, and vegetation within a seven-year-old district employ- ing sustainable stormwater management such as infiltration trenches and ponds. Combining four months of field observations with district scale modeling, we estimated initial concentrations of terbutryn in facade paint, quantified the emissions of terbutryn and terbutryn-sulfoxide from facades to soil, and evaluated terbutryn storage in soil under various painting scenarios. Terbutryn concentrations in sustainable stormwater manage- ment systems ranging from 2 to 67 ng L 1, frequently exceeding predicted no-effect concentrations. The constant release of terbutryn and its transformation products in runoff highlighted the chronic exposure of non-target organisms to urban biocides. Terbutryn concentrations in topsoil and pond sediment indicated accumulation, while concentrations exceeding 1 μg g 1 in the vegetation suggested plant uptake. Model results revealed that a substantial portion (27 to 73 %) of biocides infiltrated near facades through permeable surfaces like gravel, while a smaller portion (7 to 39 %) reached the stormwater management systems. Additionally, significant biocide leaching in the topsoil (30 cm below the surface) underscored the potential for biocide contamination in groundwater. Overall, this district-scale study and modeling approach provide a comprehensive framework for evaluating scenarios and measures for sustainable stormwater management to mitigate the infiltration of urban biocides into groundwater.

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hal-04733852 , version 1 (13-10-2024)

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Laura Sereni, Tobias Junginger, Sylvain Payraudeau, Gwenael Imfeld. Emissions and transport of urban biocides from facades to topsoil at the district-scale. Science of the Total Environment, 2024, 954, pp.176269. ⟨10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.176269⟩. ⟨hal-04733852⟩
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