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<p>Physico-chemical variables of water quality and benthic community structure were assessed in order to evaluate the need for reinstating the use of the preliminary Jedlice Reservoir. The waters of the Mała Panew River carry a significant load of nutrient compounds, particularly nitrates and phosphates. Deteriorating water quality results in permanent algal blooms and changes in the macrofauna structure. It was confirmed that the use of a preliminary reservoir could contribute to the protection of the Turawa Dam Reservoir against pollutants transported by the waters of the Mała Panew River.</p>
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Physico-chemical variables of water quality and benthic community structure were assessed in order to evaluate the need for reinstating the use of the preliminary Jedlice Reservoir. The waters of the Mała Panew River carry a significant load of nutrient compounds, particularly nitrates and phosphates. Deteriorating water quality results in permanent algal blooms and changes in the macrofauna structure. It was confirmed that the use of a preliminary reservoir could contribute to the protection of the Turawa Dam Reservoir against pollutants transported by the waters of the Mała Panew River.

Use of the preliminary Jedlice Reservoir for water protection in the Turawa Reservoir on the Mała Panew River

Oceanological and Hydrobiological Studies

Physico-chemical variables of water quality and benthic community structure were assessed in order to evaluate the need for reinstating the use of the...

Use of the preliminary Jedlice Reservoir for water protection in the Turawa Reservoir on the Mała Panew River

Published Online: Apr 02, 2009

Page range: 83 - 91

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10009-009-0006-8

Keywords
preliminary reservoir, physico-chemical parameters, macroinvertebrates, water quality

This content is open access.

Use of the preliminary Jedlice Reservoir for water protection in the Turawa Reservoir on the Mała Panew River

Published Online: Apr 02, 2009

Page range: 83 - 91

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10009-009-0006-8

Keywordspreliminary reservoir, physico-chemical parameters, macroinvertebrates, water quality

This content is open access.

Keywords
preliminary reservoir, physico-chemical parameters, macroinvertebrates, water quality