Lake eutrophication— A natural process
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Abstract
Lake eutrophication is an economic, recreational, and aesthetic problem that affects every lake of the world. Eutrophication is the natural process of lake aging, and progresses irrespective of man's activities. Pollution, however, can hasten the natural rate of aging and shorten the life expectancy of a body of water. The eutrophication of a lake consists of the gradual progression from one life stage to another based on the degree of nourishment or productivity. The extinction of a lake is attributed to enrichment by nutritive materials, biological productivity, decay, and sedimentation. Presently used methods for retarding eutrophication are the abatement of cultural enrichment, treatment of eutrophic symptoms, and control of fundamental causes.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Lake eutrophication— A natural process |
| Series title | Journal of the American Water Resources Association (JAWRA) |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1752-1688.1969.tb04920.x |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Publication Date | June 08, 2007 |
| Year Published | 1969 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Description | 15 p. |
| First page | 16 |
| Last page | 30 |