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T1 The Pollution of Lakes and Reservoirs -UNEP Environment Library No. 12
A1 United Nations Environment Programme, 
K1 pollution
K1 lake
K1 reservoir
K1 water
K1 fishery
K1 transport
K1 tourism
K1 flood control
K1 cultural heritage
K1 eutrophication
K1 chemical
K1 acidification
K1 ecosystem
K1 technology
YR 1994
FD 1994
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/32410
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/32410
NO This document provides an examination of the critical challenges facing lakes and reservoirs worldwide, emphasizing their ecological, economic, and cultural significance. It highlights pressing issues such as eutrophication, toxic chemical contamination, siltation, and water level fluctuations, exacerbated by human activities like deforestation, agricultural runoff, and industrial pollution. The document underscores the disproportionate impact on developing nations, where inadequate infrastructure exacerbates water quality degradation. It also explores sustainable management strategies, including basin-wide land-use planning, ecotechnology, and international cooperation, while advocating for public awareness and education to foster conservation efforts. With case studies from iconic water bodies like Lake Victoria, the Aral Sea, and Lake Biwa, the publication serves as both a warning and a guide.
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 17, 2026