Investigation of current pattern and dispersion of the organic pollutants in urban-reservoirs

Abstract

In this study, the current pattern and dispersion of the organic pollutants in the "Tahtali Dam" under construction is investigated. The Dam is located in the Aegean Region of Turkey, near to the City of Izmir, the third largest metropolitan area with over 3 million population. A 2D mathematical model is used containing the equations of momentum, continuity and dispersion and considering shallow water and well mixing features, based on the long-term available data such as bathimetry, annual average intake, load of organic pollutants, dominant wind directions per season and average wind velocities.