About this Research Topic
Reservoirs are a fundamental feature of water supply systems, and water quality of reservoirs have become a focal point of concern. During long-term operational processes, pollutants from agriculture, industry and of domestic origins accumulate in reservoirs forming a multi-dimensional coexistence pattern (stratified water and sediment). Pollutants’ inputs and accumulation lead subsequently to significant modifications of the local reservoir environment. Moreover, natural hydrology and artificial regulation processes alter topographic boundaries of reservoirs, and pollution input and output processes make spatiotemporal variations of water quality more complex in reservoirs.
This Research Topic focuses on the environmental impacts of water pollution in reservoirs. Past research has employed statistical, empirical and mechanist models to calculate point-source and non-point source pollutants inputs in reservoirs. These inputs are influenced by natural runoff and artificial scheduling. Additionally, field investigations and simulation experiments have been employed to explore spatial and temporal distribution of pollutants in reservoirs, including in occurring ice, organisms, interstitial water, and sediments. Thus, we encourage studies on the analysis of specific pollutants present in reservoirs, such as nitrogen, phosphorus, emerging contaminants, as well on studies exploring regional parameters to improve water quality models. Additionally, we welcome research on the assessment of reservoir water quality under special conditions such as water freezing and flooding, as well research employing environmental management methods in reservoirs.
The goal of this collection is to address the following problems:
- Distribution and sources of pollution in reservoirs
- Sediment pollution release under different environmental conditions
- Impacts of non-point source pollution and runoff processes on reservoir water quality
- Reservoir water quality models
- Reservoir operation management
The scope of this research topic will focus on water quality in reservoirs, specifically in studies conducted in the distribution and sources of pollution in reservoirs. We particularly encourage studies in sediment pollution, operation management and water quality models in reservoirs.
This Research Topic focuses on the environmental impacts of water pollution in reservoirs. Past research has employed statistical, empirical and mechanist models to calculate point-source and non-point source pollutants inputs in reservoirs. These inputs are influenced by natural runoff and artificial scheduling. Additionally, field investigations and simulation experiments have been employed to explore spatial and temporal distribution of pollutants in reservoirs, including in occurring ice, organisms, interstitial water, and sediments. Thus, we encourage studies on the analysis of specific pollutants present in reservoirs, such as nitrogen, phosphorus, emerging contaminants, as well on studies exploring regional parameters to improve water quality models. Additionally, we welcome research on the assessment of reservoir water quality under special conditions such as water freezing and flooding, as well research employing environmental management methods in reservoirs.
The goal of this collection is to address the following problems:
- Distribution and sources of pollution in reservoirs
- Sediment pollution release under different environmental conditions
- Impacts of non-point source pollution and runoff processes on reservoir water quality
- Reservoir water quality models
- Reservoir operation management
The scope of this research topic will focus on water quality in reservoirs, specifically in studies conducted in the distribution and sources of pollution in reservoirs. We particularly encourage studies in sediment pollution, operation management and water quality models in reservoirs.
Keywords: Reservoirs, non-point sources, sediment, pollution, model, distribution
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