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Summary of Dilution and Flushing
Description
Characteristic
Blooms of algae.
Target
Dilution water decreases in-reservoir limiting nutri-
Modes of action
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ent concentration and increases cell washout.
Flushing increases cell washout.
Highly effective.
Effectiveness
Requires
water input during growing season.
Longevity
Dam must be structurally sound.
Limitations and
applicability
Water should be free of toxic substances.
Downstream impacts of greatly increased discharge
could be significant.
Limited due to shortage of additional and/or
appropriate quality water.
Price could be very high if domestic water supply is
used.
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