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Introduction of Water Quality Management in Korean Pond Ecosystems  

Hwang, Soon-Jin (Department of Environmental Science, Konkuk University)
Kim, Han-Soon (Department of Biology, Kyungpook National University)
Cheon, Se-Uk (Geum-River Environment Research Center, National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER))
Lee, Jea-An (Geum-River Environment Research Center, National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER))
Kim, Chang-Muk (Korea Institute of Water and Environment, Korea Water Resources Corporation (KOWACO))
Shin, Jae-Ki (Korea Institute of Water and Environment, Korea Water Resources Corporation (KOWACO))
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Abstract
This study was conducted from July to December 2004, in order to find measures to improve the water quality and the function of pond ecosystems which are often negatively affected by phytoplankton and suspended particle matters. Most of the time, the management of ponds in Korea does not consider the ecological concepts such as self-purification and nutrient recycling. Instead, conventional methods depend on other factors such as fish farming and the function of fountains and waterfalls. Sustainability of pond ecosystems must be studied with the highest emphasis given to water quality. Water discharges of inflow and outflow as well as balance adjustment for different factors must be thoroughly studied. There is a great need for studies on sustainability because it can be realized through the horizontal or vertical balances of an ecosystem. Our current research offers useful information to the academia and public on maintaining sustainability in terms of structure and function of the pond.
Keywords
pond ecosystem; water quality; pollution; phytoplankton; suspended particle;
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