Publication Date
Fall 2023
Abstract
Wastewater effluent is of growing concern in communities without proper wastewater treatment plans in place. This study examines the effects that wastewater discharge has on water quality in various communities through field research and an accompanying literature review. Water quality parameters (pH and temperature) were used to determine the impact effluent has on the local harbor, Pollurinn, in Ísafjörður, Iceland. Results showed that there was a statistical significance between pH and the area of study, while temperature was more varied; these results signify that effluent has the biggest impact on the area immediately surrounding the effluent pipe. The literature review suggests that discharge also affects locations around the globe, especially in smaller agglomerations, suggesting that further research and management plans should be explored in the future.
Disciplines
Earth Sciences | Environmental Sciences | Fresh Water Studies | Life Sciences
Recommended Citation
Bennett-Wells, Madi, "The Influence of Effluent: Exploring How Wastewater Effluent Impacts Ísafjörður, Iceland" (2023). Iceland: Climate Change and The Arctic. 1.
https://digitalcollections.sit.edu/icc2/1
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