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  • Limnology
  • River Ecology

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  • River damming is often perceived to negatively impact downstream nutrient availability, particularly phosphorus (P) and nitrogen (N).
  • This nutrient interception by dams can harm aquatic productivity and downstream economies, creating geopolitical tensions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate whether river reservoirs can improve downstream nutrient regimes.
  • To assess the impact of cascade reservoirs on nitrogen and phosphorus species and microbial functions.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted a 5-year study on cascade reservoirs in the upper Mekong River.
  • Measured various nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) species and microbial functions in water and sediment.
  • Modeled the influx and outflux of N and P species within each reservoir.

Main Results:

  • Reservoirs partially retained total nitrogen and total phosphorus but increased downstream ammonium and soluble reactive phosphorus (SRP) flux.
  • Increased ammonium and SRP flux correlated positively with reservoir hydraulic residence time.
  • The ratio of SRP to dissolved inorganic nitrogen increased along the reservoir cascade.

Conclusions:

  • Hydropower reservoirs can enhance downstream nutrient bioavailability and N-P balance via retention-transformation-transport.
  • Reservoir conditions promote nutrient transformations, such as nitrate to ammonium conversion and sediment nutrient release.
  • Findings suggest a potential benefit to primary productivity, advancing understanding of dam eco-environmental impacts.