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Qin Y, Wang F, Zhang S, Tu Y, Chen C, Yang Y. Impacts of cascade hydropower development on aquatic environment in middle and lower reaches of Jinsha River, China: a review. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:54363-54380. [PMID: 39218843 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-34764-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 08/16/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
Abstract
The middle and lower reaches of the Jinsha River, which is the upper reach of the Yangtze River in China, play crucial roles in the water security of people living in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River. The construction of 11 dams in this region has significantly altered the aquatic environment. Although researchers have investigated the effects of cascade hydropower station development in the middle and lower reaches of the Jinsha River based on factors such as flow, sediment, and fish, the overall impact of this station on the aquatic environment remains unclear. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to comprehensively investigate the effects of cascade hydropower station development on the aquatic environment based on three factors: river, aquatic organism, and ecosystem factors. In terms of river factors, the development of cascade hydropower stations increases runoff in the dry season and decreases it in the flood season, leading to sediment deposition and water temperature stratification in cascade reservoirs, and changes in water quality. In terms of aquatic organism factors, cascade hydropower development not only changes the species composition but also reduces biodiversity. Effects of ecosystem factors including the ecological flow, value, and landscape as well as sustainability are summarized, with results indicating positive and negative impacts on river ecosystems. Finally, recommendations for future research on the effects of cascade hydropower development on the aquatic environment of rivers are provided.
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Affiliation(s)
- Yan Qin
- School of River and Ocean Engineering, Chongqing Jiaotong University, Chongqing, 400074, China.
- Engineering Laboratory of Environmental Hydraulic Engineering of Chongqing Development and Reform Commission, Chongqing Jiaotong University, Chongqing, 400074, China.
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- School of River and Ocean Engineering, Chongqing Jiaotong University, Chongqing, 400074, China
- Engineering Laboratory of Environmental Hydraulic Engineering of Chongqing Development and Reform Commission, Chongqing Jiaotong University, Chongqing, 400074, China
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- School of River and Ocean Engineering, Chongqing Jiaotong University, Chongqing, 400074, China
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- School of River and Ocean Engineering, Chongqing Jiaotong University, Chongqing, 400074, China
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- School of River and Ocean Engineering, Chongqing Jiaotong University, Chongqing, 400074, China
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- School of River and Ocean Engineering, Chongqing Jiaotong University, Chongqing, 400074, China
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Tian X, Wang H, Liang D, Zeng Y, Shen Y, Yan Y, Li S. Water quality's responses to water energy variability of the Yangtze River. WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY : A JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION ON WATER POLLUTION RESEARCH 2024; 89:635-652. [PMID: 38358494 PMCID: wst_2024_008 DOI: 10.2166/wst.2024.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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River energy serves as an indicator of pollutant-carrying capacity (PCC), influencing regional water quality dynamics. In this study, MIKE21 hydrodynamics-water quality models were developed for two scenarios, and grid-by-grid numerical integration of energy was conducted for the Yangtze River's mainstream. Comparison of predicted and measured values at monitoring points revealed a close fit, with average relative errors ranging from 5.17 to 8.37%. The concept of PCC was introduced to assess water flow's ability to transport pollutants during its course, elucidating the relationship between river energy and water quality. A relationship model between Unit Area Energy (UAE) and PCC was fitted (R2 = 0.8184). Temporally, reservoir construction enhanced the smoothness of UAE distribution by 74.47%, attributable to peak shaving and flow regulation. While this flood-drought season energy transfer reduced PCC differences, it concurrently amplified pollutant retention by 40.95%. Spatially, energy distribution fine-tuned PCC values, showcasing binary variation with energy changes and a critical threshold. Peak PCC values for TP, NH3-N, and COD were 2.46, 2.26, and 54.09 t/(km·a), respectively. These insights support local utility regulators and decision-makers in navigating low-carrying capacity, sensitive areas, enhancing targeted water protection measures for increased effectiveness and specificity.
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- XueQi Tian
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lake of Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China; College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China E-mail:
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lake of Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China; College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China
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- Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 1PZ, UK
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lake of Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China; College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China
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- MSc Environmental Systems Engineering Dept. of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering University College London, WC1E 6BT, UK
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lake of Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China; College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lake of Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China; College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China
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