Abstract
Eutrophication potential in three main drinking water reservoirs of Istanbul is investigated. The eutrophication analysis is conducted by a phosphorus mass balance model using the point and nonpoint sources of pollution with the data provided by the Istanbul Water and Sewerage Administration. In addition to the mass balance model, the reservoirs are also evaluated based on trophic state index calculations. The results indicate that Istanbul's main drinking water reservoirs are either under eutrophication danger or already under eutrophic conditions. While reduction of nonpoint source loads using a series of best management practices is recommended for Omerli and Buyukcekmece Reservoirs, additional measures to mitigate internal eutrophication is necessary for Terkos Reservoir. Results of this study provide insight into management and control scenarios to prevent impacts of eutrophication in these reservoirs.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 2000222 |
| Journal | Clean - Soil, Air, Water |
| Volume | 49 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Apr 2021 |
Bibliographical note
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Funding
This research was funded by ISKI with the project title “Remediation of Water Quality in Terms of Organoleptic Parameters in Istanbul's Water Treatment Plants.” The authors would like to thank the head of the Water Treatment Department and all staff in the Water Treatment Department of ISKI for their support. This research was funded by ISKI with the project title “Remediation of Water Quality in Terms of Organoleptic Parameters in Istanbul's Water Treatment Plants.” The authors would like to thank the head of the Water Treatment Department and all staff in the Water Treatment Department of ISKI for their support.
| Funders | Funder number |
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| ISKI | |
| Water Treatment Department |
Keywords
- best management practices
- drinking water reservoirs
- eutrophication
- nonpoint source pollution
- phosphorus
