Main Title |
Trophic State of Lakes and Reservoirs. |
Author |
Taylor, W. D. ;
Lambou, V. W. ;
Williams, L. R. ;
Hern, S. C. ;
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CORP Author |
Environmental Monitoring Systems Lab Las Vegas NV;Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station, Vicksburg, MS |
Year Published |
1980 |
Report Number |
EPA-78-R-X0393; WES-TR-E-80-3; |
Stock Number |
AD-A084 827/5 |
Additional Subjects |
Lakes ;
Reservoirs ;
Eutrophication ;
Water quality ;
Classification ;
Phosphorus ;
Nitrogen ;
Oxygen ;
Transparence ;
Chlorophylls ;
Algae ;
Phytoplankton ;
Measurement ;
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
AD-A084 827/5 |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
31p |
Abstract |
The complexities and contradictions associated with trophic classification criteria are discussed in this report. Many criteria are based on the process of nutrient enrichment (i.e., eutrophication) while others are based on the manifestations of eutrophication. Numerous chemical, physical, and biological criteria are compared within a tabular format. As presently used, trophic classification of lakes and reservoirs becomes a function of the criteria used and is frequently inconsistent among classification criteria. A more practical approach to lake classification would place paramount consideration upon the potential beneficial uses of a lake and the water quality characteristics required to meet those uses. (Author) |