An Introduction to Reservoir Water Quality Parameters

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and scientists interested in water quality parameters for reservoirs. Here is what is discussed:1. DEFINITION OF WATER QUALITY2. RESERVOIR-WATERSHED RELATIONSHIP3. DEFINITION. IN LIMNOLOGICAL TERMINOLOGY4. COMPARISON TO NATURAL LAKES5. CLASSIFICATION OF RESERVOIRS6. RESERVOIR CHARACTERISTICS AND PROCESSES7. CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF RESERVOIR PROCESSES8. BIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND PROCESSES9. RELEASES10. TAILWATERS11. CHARACTERISTICS AND PROCESSES.