摘要 : In order to investigate, in the Limousin (France), the role of organic matter in aluminium mobility in soil towards rivers and its chemistry in water, three different A(1) horizons of an acidic brown-earth soil planted with three ... 展开 In order to investigate, in the Limousin (France), the role of organic matter in aluminium mobility in soil towards rivers and its chemistry in water, three different A(1) horizons of an acidic brown-earth soil planted with three different types of trees (chestnuts (Castanea sativa) over 100 years old, young Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menzesii), and old Douglas fir) were selected, as well as five points on major rivers (Vienne, Vezere, Gartempe, Grande Creuse) in the area. The aluminium content of the rivers in the Limousin was evaluated. Characterisation of horizons, speciation of aluminium, and laboratory experiments on aluminium release from soil columns pointed out the probable origin of aluminium in the rivers and the role of organic matter in its mobility. This study showed that many rivers exhibit aluminium concentrations higher than 110 ppb, very low mineralization and an acid pH. The high concentration in aluminium may be due to the presence of coniferous forests on the river catchment. In an area preserved from human activity, the natural organic matter prevents aluminium precipitation despite the pH conditions (close to 5.5-6) which favour insoluble forms. On the contrary, when some physico-chemical conditions of the river change (increase in pH and supply of organic matter due to slight human or agricultural pollution) the aluminium may be removed, probably by precipitation with the organic matter. 收起