Published in Scientific Papers. Series E. Land Reclamation, Earth Observation & Surveying, Environmental Engineering, Vol. XIII
Written by Maxim ARSENI, Valentina-Andreea CALMUC, Madalina CALMUC, Stefan-Mihai PETREA, Adrian ROSU, Eugen BUSILA, Catalina ITICESCU, Puiu-Lucian GEORGESCU
The interaction between hydrological parameters and aquatic quality parameters is important nowadays for integrated analysis of the status of an aquatic ecosystem. Discharge, flow speed, current direction, and water level represent some of the most important river parameters that can provide valuable information about the health and integrity of the ecosystem. At the same time, through an interdisciplinary approach that includes water pollution parameters, the status of the ecosystem can be analyzed in an integrated manner. A river's flow can influence how pollutants are transported and dispersed The study carried out on the Lower Danube River part aims for an integrated analysis of these parameters, to establish the behavior of water pollutants according to hydrological parameters. The results show an accumulation of high values of CCO and NH4+ in areas where the hydrological regime of the river is attenuated water flow decreases and where the banks are less steep. By integrating data on hydrological parameters with water quality results we can contribute to the development of effective environmental management strategies to protect and conserve natural resources.
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