The role of the Kis-Balaton Water Protection System in the control of water quality of Lake Balaton

• Published in: Ecological engineering Vol. 16; no. 1; pp. 73 - 78
• Main Authors: Tátrai, István, Mátyás, Kálmán, Korponai, János, Paulovits, Gábor, Pomogyi, Piroska
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.10.2000
• Subjects: Freshwater; Hungary; Lake Balaton; Nutrient removal; nutrient status; The Kis-Balaton water protection system; Hungary, Balaton L; Nutrient removal; Lake Balaton; The Kis-Balaton water protection system

Since the 1960s the nutrient load of Lake Balaton has increased significantly, causing a clear decline in water quality. To retain the nutrients from the lake, the Kis (small)-Balaton Water Protection System (KBWPS) was designed on the lower part of the main inflow, the River Zala. The first part of...