Eutrophication process in the Mujib dam
Joint Authors
al-Harahishah, Sura T.
al-Musa, Hani R.
Source
The Jordan Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Issue
Vol. 3, Issue 2 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.111-120, 10 p.
Publisher
The Hashemite University Deanship of Academic Research and Graduate
Publication Date
2010-12-31
Country of Publication
Jordan
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Earth Sciences, Water and Environment
Topics
Abstract EN
This study aims at analyzing the physical, chemical, and biological components of the water stored in Mejia dam as related to eutrophication processes.
Several seasonal water samplings starting from the year 2006 until summer 2010 were carried out, analyzed and interpreted.
The results showed small variations in the pH and EC values of the Mejia dam water.
The EC in winter time were low compared to summer time as a result of dilution process by floodwater.
In addition, the concentration of major captions and anions were found to be higher in summer season due to evaporation.
Moreover, it was found that the concentrations of NH4+ and heavy metals are lower than the permitted level in drinking water according to the Jordan standards for drinking purposes.
The concentrations of chlorophyll "a" and the Plankton counts were very low.
This study shows that factors like high nutrient concentration, high sun illuminations, suitable pH, high temperature, and the low velocity of water should lead to the eutrophication processes in the Mejia dam water, but, the eutrophication processes is very limited and do not reach to the level of algae blooms.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Harahishah, Sura T.& al-Musa, Hani R.. 2010. Eutrophication process in the Mujib dam. The Jordan Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences،Vol. 3, no. 2, pp.111-120.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-298482
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Harahishah, Sura T.& al-Musa, Hani R.. Eutrophication process in the Mujib dam. The Jordan Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences Vol. 3, no. 2 (Dec. 2010), pp.111-120.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-298482
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Harahishah, Sura T.& al-Musa, Hani R.. Eutrophication process in the Mujib dam. The Jordan Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences. 2010. Vol. 3, no. 2, pp.111-120.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-298482
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 119-120
Record ID
BIM-298482