• Journal of Korean Society on Water Environment
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• v.35 no.6
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• pp.520-538
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• 2019

In this study, it was proposed that a method of setting the target water quality for TOC using the watershed model and the load duration curves to manage non-biodegradable organics in the total water load management system. To simulate runoff and water quality of the watershed, the HSPF model is used which is appropriate for urban and rural areas. Additionally, the load duration curve is used to reflect the variable water quality correlated with various river flow rates in preparing the TMDL plans in the U.S. First, the model was constructed by inputting the loads calculated from the pollutant sources in 2015. After the calibration and verification process, the water quality by flow conditions was analyzed from the BOD and TOC simulation results. When the BOD achieved the target water quality by inputting the target year loads for 2020, the median and average values of TOC were proposed for the target water quality. The provisional method of TOC target water quality for the management of non-biodegradable organics, which is one of the challenges of the total water load management system, was considered. In the future, it is expected to be used as basic data for the conversion of BOD into TOC in the total water load management system.

• Journal of Environmental Science International
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• v.9 no.6
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• pp.443-447
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• 2000

Chonan and Asan city have been a focal point due to rapid development as the first station for Express Railroad and key cities West Coast Development Region. Gokgyo stream adjacent to the cities plays an important role as a drainage channel for an agriculture and a discharger of urban storm water. Waster quality of the stream has been deteriorating caused by pollution sources such as a untreated wastewater discharge and runoff from the watershed. In the study, we conducted 4 surveys in April, May, July, and September to understand the current state of water quality for the stream and to make it possibe to predict future water-quality variation for future development. The system runs on a personal computer under the windows enviroment and provides extensive graphic user interface(GUI) for user-friendly assessment. Using the pull-down menus provided by the GUI panel, the user is able to operate the system by pointing and clicking the icon to identify the state of water-quality at locations concerned. Furthermore, we developed an integrated watershed management system. The constructed system could be a useful tool as a decesion maker for pollution source control strategy.

• Journal of Environmental Impact Assessment
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• v.17 no.2
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• pp.125-132
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• 2008

It is desirable that implementation assessment (IA) should be carried out efficiently in order to make successful progress of Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) in watershed management. There are many difficulties in the process of the implementation assessment because of the early stage in the application of TMDL in Korea. This study reviewed the present status of IA and proposed the methodology of its improvement such as flexible application of TMDL ledger, and standardization of assessment index and criteria. The deficient time for assessment period could be corrected by the consideration of the post-procedure after the submission of IA report.

• Journal of Korean Society of Water and Wastewater
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• v.11 no.2
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• pp.40-49
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• 1997

From water management point of view, the industrialization that we have achieved in the last decades brought out two major changes: water shortage and water quality deterioration. They are getting the big obstacles we must overcome to continuously pursue industrialization for further development in the next century. Many plans using dams and advanced treatment methods have been developed for control of quantity and quality, respectively. In this paper, an alternative is conceptually reviewed which is much different from the plans in regard that the alternative looks at system itself. It is based on an interceptor system coupling with a concept of zero-discharge. This system allows no discharge of wastewaters from point-sources to waterbodies which are very sensitive in terms of water quality. In addition reuse of treated effluents is emphasized to a maximum extent. The application of the system to the Nak-Dong river basin indicated that an interceptor system will need from the middle reaches of the basin where industrialization gets heavier. Since wastewaters are not directly discharged to the river, water quality of the down stream will improve. Treated effluents will be able to be reused at a number of industrial complex which currently get water from the Nak-Dong river. This reuse will help alleviate water shortage. The biggest problem anticipated is cost for building and operating such system. A cost-sharing plan among the beneficiaries is considered. Further research is suggested focusing on detailed engineering and technical matters for potential implementation.

• Journal of environmental and Sanitary engineering
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• v.7 no.2
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• pp.83-94
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• 1992

Recently water demand is increasing as the industry prospers. The increase of water demand is followed by the increase of wastewater discharge which pollutes rivers and ground water extensively. These rivers, reservoirs and ground water are sources for drinking water and their contamination affects the quality of water supply and other potable water. In Korea there are 776 water treatment plants which supply drinking water from main rivers or reservoirs. Rivers are the biggest water source for drinking water is being contaminated, the innovation of treatment process is needed. The construction and operation of water supply facilities is under the control of the Ministry of Construction and the water supply offices of cities and provinces. However, drinking water quality is under the control of the bureau of sanitation in the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs. There are 33 items in drinking water quality standards of Korea. Trihalomethanes, Selenium, Diazinone and other three of pesticides have been included lately, The Ministry of Health and Social Affairs is planning to enhance. the level of $VOC_S$(Vola-tile Organic Compounds) standard. Drinking water quality standard is the goal to protect the quality of supply water and ground water. In order to protect the source water from domestic or industrial water, technological improvement and adequate investment should be urgently made. The ultimate goal of drinking water quality is safety and health of consumers. The more stringent the standard are, the better the water quality will be. As the drinking water quality standards become more stringent this year, various and positive solutions by the authorities concerned must be prepared.

• Journal of Korean Society on Water Environment
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• v.22 no.5
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• pp.807-814
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• 2006

Sapkyo Lake Watershed occupies about 19.3% of total area of Chungnam Province, and it is necessary to make a plan of counter-measure for the maintenance of public waterbody sound as well as to ensure water resources due to urbanization and industrialization in this area so densely populated and excessively developed. Conventionally water quality management has been enforced by concentration-based system which is not considered the carrying capacity of receptors, hence there are no proper measures for the prevention of an excessive pollutant load over a waterbody. So even though emission sources abide by the conventional permission regulation, then the quantity of wastewater is increased continuously and encountered water shortage to use finally. Therefore this research focused on the review of introduction of total water quality management system in Sapkyo Lake watershed to maintain public waterbody sound and to ensure water resources. By doing this research in introduction of the system in advance, it can contribute to establish the methodology on systematic water quality management. Also the application of this system in Sapkyo Lake watershed can promote the sustainable development of the area by harmonizing the environment and regional economy ultimately.

• Journal of Environmental Impact Assessment
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• v.22 no.1
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• pp.1-17
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• 2013

Carbon sequestration on soil is one of the counter measurements against climate change in agricultural sector. Increasing incorporation of organic fertilizer would increase soil organic carbon (SOC) but it could bring high potential of nutrient losses which would result in water quality degradation. In this paper, literature review on soil organic carbon behavior according to agricultural management is presented. The results of field experiment to identify the effect of organic and commercial fertilizer applications on SOC and runoff water quality were also presented. Field experiment confirmed increased SOC and nutrient concentrations in runoff water as application rate of organic fertilizer increase. The potential use of simulation model to develop best agricultural management practice considering carbon sequestration and water quality conservation at the same time is discussed and monitoring and modeling strategies are also suggested to achieve the goal.

• Journal of Korean Society of Water and Wastewater
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• v.25 no.5
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• pp.783-790
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• 2011

The purpose of this study was to suggest the alternative measures to properly manage the water quality of Lake Euiam, Chuncheon. Current pollution level of Gongji stream (influent to Lake Euiam) and sources of contamination in Lake Euiam were investigated. Particle size, organic matter and nutrient contents, heavy metals were analyzed for sediment samples taken from lower region of Gongji stream. Average organic matter content of nine sediment samples was 5.7%, and for nitrogen and phosphorus it was 750 mg/kg and 977mg/kg, respectively. Heavy metals including aluminum, iron, manganese and zinc were measured, whereas Cd and As were not detected. Effluent from Chuncheon Wastewater Treatment Plant appeared to be one of the main cause of organic matter and nutrients level in Lake Euiam. Inhibition of primary production and consequent reduction of organic matter content within the Lake should be a key measure to protect the water quality of Lake Euiam. Preventive measures to reduce the level of nutrients in wastewater treatment effluent were found necessary.

• Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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• 2017.05a
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• pp.168-168
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• 2017

기후변화로 인한 집중호우 및 태풍의 발생빈도 증가로 인하여 댐 및 저수지 붕괴 우려가 증대되고 있으며, 이에 따른 주변지역 주민들의 불안감도 고조되고 있다. 특히 2017년 2월 미국에서 가장 높은 위치에 있는 캘리포니아주 오로빌 댐은 집중호우로 인해 범람할 가능성이 커지면서 지역민 19만여명을 대피하는 상황이 발생되었다. 국내에서는 기후변화와 댐 안전, 노후화된 댐 성능개선 및 재개발, 유지관리 효율화 증대 방안 등의 다양한 대비책 마련이 제시되고 있으나, 아직까지 기후변화에 따른 수문학적, 구조적 안전성 등 다양한 인자를 고려한 댐 재개발 평가에 대한 정량적 연구가 미흡한 실정이다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 기후변화의 영향과 댐 시설물의 고령화 등에 따른 복합적인 댐 안전성 문제 등에 대비하기 위하여 기후변화를 고려한 댐 재개발 평가 기준 개발/개선하였으며, 국내 다목적댐, 발전용댐, 농업용 저수지댐 1종 시설물을 대상으로 평가를 실시하였다. 또한, 유역경계, 댐, 저수지, 도로 등의 지형데이터베이스와 수자원이용율, 유역면적, 수질, 문화재수 등의 댐 재개발 평가항목들의 속성자료를 검색할 수 있으며, 댐 구역별 기후변화 영향과 수문학적 안전성 평가 정보를 확인 할 수 있는 댐 재개발 평가시스템을 개발하였다. 본 연구성과는 댐 재개발계획 수립을 위한 의사결정 도구로 객관적이고 정량적인 의사결정 판단자료를 제공할 것이며, 댐 붕괴로 발생하는 경제, 사회, 인명 손실을 사전에 예방할 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

• Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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• 2015.05a
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• pp.249-249
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• 2015

ASR(Aquifer Storage Recharge) 또는 ASTR(Aquifer Storage Transfer Recharge)과 같은 직접적인 지하수 인공함양기법은 대수층을 활용하여 수자원을 공급하고 관리하기 위한 적극적인 방안으로 고려될 수 있다. 이 중 ASTR 기법은 대규모 충적층이 발달한 강변 또는 하구에서 저류지 수생식물의 정화작용과 층적층의 물리/화학/생물학적 여과 기능을 활용하여 양질의 상수원수를 확보할 수 있는 기법이며, 수질이 나쁜 하천수를 직접 취수하여 정수처리하는 것에 비해 정수비용이 상대적으로 적게 들어 투자대비 경제적인 상수원수 확보기술이라 할 수 있다. 본 연구에서는 하구에 염수 대수층이 위치해 있다고 가정하였으며, 이러한 염수 대수층 내에 담수 주입 변화에 따른 지하 담수체의 거동을 4가지 시나리오에 따라 모의 및 분석을 통해 조사하였다. 염수 대수층 내에서 8개의 주입정과 1개의 양수정이 설치되어 있다고 가정하였으며, 주입정은 동심원 상에 등간격으로 위치해 있으며, 양수정은 동심원 중에 위치해 있다고 가정하였다. 본 연구에서 구성된 시나리오로 첫 번째는 주입정 8개 모두에서 동시에 주입되며, 1개의 양수정을 통해 양수되는 것이며, 두 번째는 7개의 주입정에 주입 그리고 1개의 주입정 폐쇄, 세 번째는 6개 주입정에 주입 및 양수정과 서로 마주보는 2개 주입정 폐쇄, 그리고 마지막으로 6개 주입정에 주입 및 서로 이웃한 2개 주입정 폐쇄이다.