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Water eutrophication in China and the combating strategies
Author(s) -
Liu Wei,
Qiu Rongliang
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
journal of chemical technology and biotechnology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.64
H-Index - 117
eISSN - 1097-4660
pISSN - 0268-2575
DOI - 10.1002/jctb.1755
Subject(s) - eutrophication , china , environmental science , water resource management , environmental planning , environmental protection , hydrology (agriculture) , environmental resource management , environmental engineering , geography , ecology , nutrient , engineering , archaeology , biology , geotechnical engineering
This paper reviews the current eutrophication status of China's lakes. Details of the most eutrophic ‘Three Lakes’, i.e. Dianchi Lake, Taihu Lake and Chaohu Lake, are given. Based on an explanation of its causes, policies and technologies currently in practice in addition to research towards combating the eutrophication are illustrated using some specific cases. Finally, some management issues and long‐term combating strategies are discussed. Copyright © 2007 Society of Chemical Industry