Abstract
Lake Kastoria is a shallow lake with many anthropogenic activities concentrated in its catchment area. Surficial runoff rich in agricultural waste and underground seepage from urban and rural areas enrich the lake with nutrients intensifying the eutrophication problem of the water.
Restoration techniques, with different approach, each one are proposed to restore the lake water. Treatment with alum is very effective but needs special care during the application. Reeds harvesting is an inexpensive and effective way and in combination with the city sewage redirection will improve the water quality and the trophic status of the lake sufficiently.
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Koussouris, T., Diapoulis, A., Bertahas, I. et al. Evaluating trophic status and restoration procedures of a polluted lake, Lake Kastoria, Greece. GeoJournal 23, 153–161 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00241400
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