Fluvial ecology disasters: the impact of the Gliwice Canal on the ecological crisis in the Oder River basin, Poland (2022)

Marek Ruman; Natalia Janczewska; Klaudia Kosek; Wojciech Artichowicz; Magdalena Nasiek; Magdalena Matysik

doi:10.1007/s11600-024-01390-8

Fluvial ecology disasters: the impact of the Gliwice Canal on the ecological crisis in the Oder River basin, Poland (2022)

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In August 2022, the Oder River experienced an ecological disaster, resulting in the extinction of hundreds of aquatic organ- isms. Mass fsh deaths also occurred during that time in the Gliwice Canal, located in southern Poland, which connects to the upper section of the Oder River. The aim of the article was to assess the impact of the waters from the Gliwice Canal on the water quality changes in the Oder River, as expressed by chloride, sulphate, nitrate, phosphate content, as well as its parameters such as conductivity, temperature, and pH. Statistical analyses were conducted based on our own research and a series of data collected by the Chief Inspectorate for Environmental Protection. Below the confuence of the Oder River with the waters of the canal, an increase in sulphates levels and a decrease in sodium content were observed. The other parameters remained unchanged. It was also noted that the magnitude of each parameter was signifcantly higher in the waters of the Gliwice Canal compared to the Oder River. The research conclusion is that there is no infuence of the canals’ waters on the quality of the Oder River waters, both during the ecological disaster and afterwards. The presented research clearly indicates the need for separate analyses of fowing waters (with signifcantly higher salt and other pollutant dissolution capacity) and stagnant waters in water infrastructure (without water exchange).

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Marek Ruman dr hab.
- University of Silesia: Katowice, PL
Natalia Janczewska MSc
- University of Silesia: Katowice, PL
Klaudia Kosek Dr inż.
- Instytut Oceanologii Polskiej Akademii Nauk: Sopot, Pomorskie, PL
Wojciech Artichowicz dr inż.
Magdalena Nasiek
- University of Silesia: Katowice, PL
Magdalena Matysik
- University of Silesia: Katowice, PL

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artykuły w czasopismach dostępnych w wersji elektronicznej [także online]

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Acta Geophysica
ISSN: 1895-6572

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English

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2024

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Ruman M., Janczewska N., Kosek K., Artichowicz W., Nasiek M., Matysik M., Fluvial ecology disasters: the impact of the Gliwice Canal on the ecological crisis in the Oder River basin, Poland (2022), Acta Geophysica, 2024,10.1007/s11600-024-01390-8

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