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Development of an integrated conceptual model for the rational management of the transboundary Nestos River, Greece

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This paper provides a detailed analysis of the geologic, hydrologic and hydrogeologic characteristics of Nestos River basin, which is formed within the Greek mountainous part of the river. The quantitative analysis was mainly based on the data of the river flow in different gauging points across the rivercourse as well as on the data of groundwater discharge from karst springs of the mountainous area while important conclusions were made regarding the hydraulic connection between the surface waters of the river and the groundwater of the karst aquifers of the basin. The qualitative analysis has shown that the quality of both surface waters and groundwaters of the investigated basin is high, whereas, no sources of contamination were indicated during this research. The possible effects of the two large dams of Platanovrisi and Thesavros are also analysed as they strongly affect the quantitative and qualitative regime of the river delta.

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  1. Department of Environmental Engineering, Democritus University of Thrace, Xanthi, 67100, Greece

    C. Petalas

  2. Department of Civil Engineering, Democritus University of Thrace, Xanthi, 67100, Greece

    F. Pliakas, I. Diamantis & A. Kallioras

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Petalas, C., Pliakas, F., Diamantis, I. et al. Development of an integrated conceptual model for the rational management of the transboundary Nestos River, Greece. Environ Geol 48, 941–954 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00254-005-0032-0

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