Impact of a tide-overtopping barrage on water quality and subsequent management
Abstract
This paper describes and examines the water quality problems caused by a tideovertopping barrage, using the Tawe Barrage in Wales, UK as an example. A three dimensional water movement and water quality model (WQFLO W-3 DSL) of the Tawe Impoundment has been developed and calibrated. It is used to simulate the water quality processes and predict the effectiveness of remedial measures by the regulator (The Environment Agency) and the operator (City and County of Swansea), as a management tool for decision making.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Aquatic and Environmental Studies
Oceanographic and Atmospheric Processes
Coastal and Marine Dynamics
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 61–66
- Publication date
- 12 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter