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Assessment of the typology and the trophic status of two Mediterranean lake ecosystems in Northwestern Greece

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The objective of this study is the assessment of the typology and the trophic relevant water quality parameters in two Mediterranean lakes (Lake Ziros and Lake Kastoria) under the view of the WFD. Lake types were identified based on characteristics specified in Annex II of the WFD, while trophic indexes (OECD, TSI Carlson) were used in order to assess their trophic status. A modified TSI index appropriate for warmer lakes was also applied. According to our results, Lake Kastoria is classified as eutrophic lake with a tendency to hypertrophication while Lake Ziros is a mesotrophic ecosystem with clear signals of eutrophication. Both ecosystems are considered “at risk” of not fulfilling the WFD environmental objectives due to the existence of certain anthropogenic pressures.

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    Ifigenia Kagalou

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    Aris Psilovikos

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Kagalou, I., Psilovikos, A. Assessment of the typology and the trophic status of two Mediterranean lake ecosystems in Northwestern Greece. Water Resour 41, 335–343 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1134/S0097807814030105

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