STUDY ON APPLICATION OF WASP MODEL FOR SIMULATING WATER QUALITY OF DAU TIENG RESERVOIR

Abstract

Based on some measurementS conducted at different timeS and different locations, the environmental managers need the model to imitate the natural process ocurred in the surrounding environment at different times. They are the tools to receive signs about possible existing status of environment which affected by human activities. This paper will present the summary of the preleminary application of the WASP model (Water Quality Analysis Simulation Program) developed by the USEPA to simulate water quality of Dau Tieng Reservoir. The results showed that the WASP model could be used for imitating and predicting water quality of reservoirs. However, in order to improve its application capacity and the precise of the model results, the input data, especially, water stratification and flow are important factors needed to be improved.