Analysis of the Temporal and Spatial Distribution of Lake and Reservoir Water Quality in China and Changes in Its Relationship with GDP from 2005 to 2010

We analyzed the spatial distribution of lake and reservoir water quality in China, and the trends from 2005 to 2010, based on monitoring data from 28 large Chinese lakes and reservoirs. We used a comprehensive water pollution index (WPI) to describe water quality and also identified the major pollut...

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Main Authors: Xiaojie Meng, Yan Zhang, Xiangyi Yu, Jinyan Zhan, Yingying Chai, Andrea Critto, Yating Li, Jinjian Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-02-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/7/2/2000