Document Type
Thesis
Date of Award
5-31-1982
Degree Name
Master of Science in Environmental Engineering - (M.S.)
Department
Civil and Environmental Engineering
First Advisor
James R. Pfafflin
Second Advisor
Paul C. Chan
Third Advisor
Robert Dresnack
Abstract
In the course of this thesis an extensive analysis of the effect of waste on streams and lakes was conducted. In the introduction the relationship between algae and waste was explored. In this section it became evident that certain organic and industrial wastes have a profound impact on the level of algae in a stream or lake.
The first section of the review examined the different types of algae that exist. This examination was conducted to give the readers of this thesis a more complete understanding of the different types of algae that exist in streams and lakes. In the second section of the review the existence of algae in streams was investigated while in the third section the existence of algae in lakes was examined. In these investigations it became apparent that waste can either restrict or encourage the growth of algae. In the final section of the review the relationship between algae and pollution was described. This section of the thesis indicates that organic and industrial waste, in its ability to foster or restrict algal growth, results in fish kills, negatively affects all aquatic life, and causes streams and lakes to become hazardous for human consumption or recreation. The final section of the thesis presents a summary of this study, some general conclusions, and suggestions for future research.
Recommended Citation
Ramadan, Sami, "The effect of waste on streams and lakes" (1982). Theses. 3661.
https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/theses/3661
