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Review
. 2013 Jun 17:2013:231768.
doi: 10.1155/2013/231768. Print 2013.

A review of surface water quality models

Qinggai Wang  1 , Shibei Li, Peng Jia, Changjun Qi, Feng Ding
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Review

A review of surface water quality models

Qinggai Wang et al. ScientificWorldJournal. .

Abstract

Surface water quality models can be useful tools to simulate and predict the levels, distributions, and risks of chemical pollutants in a given water body. The modeling results from these models under different pollution scenarios are very important components of environmental impact assessment and can provide a basis and technique support for environmental management agencies to make right decisions. Whether the model results are right or not can impact the reasonability and scientificity of the authorized construct projects and the availability of pollution control measures. We reviewed the development of surface water quality models at three stages and analyzed the suitability, precisions, and methods among different models. Standardization of water quality models can help environmental management agencies guarantee the consistency in application of water quality models for regulatory purposes. We concluded the status of standardization of these models in developed countries and put forward available measures for the standardization of these surface water quality models, especially in developing countries.

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