The effect of pumped-storage reservoir operation on biological productivity and water quality

Abstract

With the increased utilization of our water resources by a growing population, intelligent management of these resources, giving full consideration to all the relevant factors, becomes essential. Pumped-storage hydroelectric projects have been developed giving primary emphasis to the factors which relate to the generation of electricity. These projects can also provide a means of reducing stream pollution effects through stream flow augmentation and by lessening the effects of thermal stratification...