Author(s): Vu Thi Thom; Dao Nguyen Khoi; Chau Nguyen Xuan Quang; Ho Long Phi
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Keywords: Be River Catchment; Nutrient; SWAT; SWAT-CUP; TSS
Abstract: Agricultural pollutant runoff is a major source of water contamination in the Be River Catchment. The Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) hydrology, sediment, and nutrient (T-N and T-P) transport components were assessed for the Be River Catchment. The simulated streamflow and water quality variables (TSS, T-N and T-P) were calibrated and validated against observed values by using SWAT-CUP model at the Phuoc Hoa station. The results of model calibration and validation showed that the SWAT model could estimate streamflow reasonably and simulate TSS, T-N, T-P fairly satisfactory for the study area. Based on the simulation results, the spatial distribution of non-point source pollution were identified in the catchment. This study was expected to provide a useful tool and reference for non-point source pollution quantification and to support water resource management and planning in the Be River Catchment.
Year: 2014