Phytoplankton Bloom Frequencies in a Population of Small Southeastern Impoundments
Open Access
- 1 February 1994
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Lake and Reservoir Management
- Vol. 8 (2) , 205-210
- https://doi.org/10.1080/07438149409354471
Abstract
Corrected chlorophyll a data were gathered for 17 small southeastern piedmont impoundments a concentrations. The relationship between bloom frequency (chlorophyll a ≥30 μg/L) and mean chlorophyll a concentration in this study was very similar to that found for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) impoundments. Based on this bloom frequency analysis, literature values, and experience, a mean growing season limit of ≤15 (μg/L of chlorophyll a is recommended for small southeastern piedmont water supply impoundments. For other water uses, a mean growing season chlorophyll a concentration of <25 μg/L is recommended to maintain a minimal aesthetic environment for viewing pleasure, safe swimming, and good fishing and boating.Keywords
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