Reservoir flushing

Reservoir flushing

02. Flow regulations

Effect/Impact on (including literature citations)

• HYMO (general and specified per HYMO element)
• physico - chemical parameters
• Biota (general and specified per Biological quality elements)

Case studies where this pressure is present

No related measures were found.

Possible restoration, rehabilitation and mitigation measures

• Prevent sediment accumulation in reservoirs
• Improve continuity of sediment transport
• Trap sediments
• Reduce undesired sediment input
• Reduce erosion
• Manage dams for sediment flow
• Modify hydropeaking