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Vision & Motivation
The overall goal of this program is to develop a detailed understanding of how various hydrodynamic and water quality processes influence the overall water quality status of tropical systems. The knowledge generated can be used to improve the management of fresh water resources. The research is focussed on the Upper Peirce Reservoir due to its importance as a major drinking water resource for Singapore. Mission This research program encompasses a systems and multidisciplinary approach to gain a better understanding of water quality issues in tropical lakes, and develop new knowledge and creative solutions for the effective management of limited water resources in tropical regions. Expected Outcomes
Improved understandingof hydrodynamic, water quality and ecological(phytoplankton) processes in Upper Peirce Reservoir and tropical freshwater reservoirs in general; Improved water quality monitoring of the Upper Peirce Reservoir through the use ofadvanced instrument platforms and establishment of long-term water quality trends through detailed data analyses; Evaluation of the potential use of algae (cyanobacterial) and other water quality forecasting systems for use in Singapore through tool development, data-model integration, modelling and pilot studies; Development of strategic plans for lake/reservoir management and restoration techniques, for example, external and internal loading, destratification and phytoplankton biomass management; Manpower Development for Water Quality Monitoring, Modelling and Management.
Principal Investigators Rajasekhar Bala (NUS)
David Burger (Deltares) Collaborator KWR For more information contact
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Kaushik Rajni and Dr Rajasekhar Balasubramaniam, Methods and approached used for detection of cyanatoxins in environmental samples, Review Paper Conference Presentations Dr Rajasekhar Balasubramaniam, Rapid Detection of Multiple Waterborne Pathogens in Singapore Natural Rain Waters Using Real Time Polymerase Reaction, Global Conference on Microbial Contaminants in Drinking Water, October 5 – 8, 2009 Singapore Dr Rajasekhar Balasubramaniam, Novel Approach for detection of cyanobacterial toxins from natural waters, Global Conference on Microbial Contaminants in Drinking Water, October 5 – 8, 2009 Singapore
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