The reduction of phosphorus, iron and chlorophyll a concentrations following CaCO3 and Ca(OH)2 additions to hypereutrophic Figure Eight Lake / E.E. Prepas [and six others].: En13-5/89-15E-PDF

"The Lakes Research Branch and The University of Alberta have collaborated to rehabilitate eutrophic Figure Eight Lake, Alberta. The object of the research was to develop a cost effective replacement for copper sulphate use in lakes. Lime treatment of hardwater lakes to enhance water quality, costs approximately $1,500 a hectare. At this site, treatments are required every two years"--Management perspective.

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Publication information
Department/Agency Canada. Environment Canada.
National Water Research Institute (Canada). Lakes Research Branch.
Canada Centre for Inland Waters.
Title The reduction of phosphorus, iron and chlorophyll a concentrations following CaCO3 and Ca(OH)2 additions to hypereutrophic Figure Eight Lake / E.E. Prepas [and six others].
Series title NWRI contribution ; no. 89-15
Publication type Series - View Master Record
Language [English]
Format Electronic
Electronic document
Note(s) Digitized edition from print [produced by Environment and Climate Change Canada].
Includes bibliographical references (pages 12-13).
Includes management perspective and abstract in French.
Publishing information Burlington, Ontario : Lakes Research Branch, National Water Research Institute, Canada Centre for Inland Waters, April 1989.
Author / Contributor Prepas, E. E. (Ellie E.), 1947- author.
Description 1 online resource (15, [6] pages) : charts.
Catalogue number
  • En13-5/89-15E-PDF
Subject terms Lakes
Water quality
Western provinces
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