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. 2005 Nov;71(11):7389–7400. doi: 10.1128/AEM.71.11.7389-7400.2005

TABLE 2.

Concentrations of dissolved compounds in Lake Pavin by depth

Depth (m) Concn of compound
DOCa CO2 CH4 Fe(II) P-PO42− N-NH4+
50 3.8 0 0 0 0
55 2.8 0 0 0 0
57 2.5 0 0 0
60 6.2 1.7 5 0 16.1 72.1
62 2.5 3.7 16.5 127.7 26.1 45
64 3.6 7.7 19.9 36.1 93.6
66 4.3 10.6 27 179.1 185.8 100.7
68 9.3 10.9 53.1 315.7 58.1 177.1
70 9.4 10.6 57.5 367.8 197.4 576.4
72 8 15.3 57.2 29.3 243.9 507.8
75 6 16.2 78.3 141.1 93 280.7
80 8.8 12.4 75 113.2 362.1
85 4.5 23.8 95.3 123.7 103.2 319.3
90 7.4 25 100 296.3 346.8 456.4
a

Concentrations of DOC are given in mg/liter, those of methane and CO2 are given in ml/liter, and those of Fe(II), phosphorus, and ammonia are given in micromolar units.