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Area of Science:

  • Environmental science
  • Water resource management
  • Environmental engineering

Background:

  • Accidental river pollution poses significant environmental, public health, and economic risks.
  • Effective strategies are needed to mitigate the impact of sudden pollutant releases into river systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a dilution strategy for reducing pollutant concentrations in rivers after accidental pollution events.
  • To create a decision support tool for managing reservoir releases to mitigate pollution.

Main Methods:

  • Hydraulic and pollutant transport simulations were performed for both no-dilution and dilution scenarios.
  • A database of simulation results was compiled for various pollution characteristics.
  • A web-based decision support tool with a graphical user interface (GUI) was implemented.

Main Results:

  • The dilution strategy, involving controlled release of clean water from reservoirs, was simulated.
  • The decision support tool allows users to input pollution details and receive management recommendations.
  • Simulations demonstrated that dilution can reduce pollutant concentrations by up to 90%.

Conclusions:

  • Releasing clean water from reservoirs is an effective method for mitigating accidental river pollution.
  • The developed decision support tool provides practical guidance for reservoir operators.
  • This approach offers a significant reduction in pollutant levels, safeguarding water resources.