Publications by authors named "Juan Carlos Altamirano-Oporto"
Article Synopsis
- Lake Burlan, an artificial lake in northern Peru created by rice field runoff, is essential for local agriculture and recreation, impacting the economy.
- The study evaluated the lake's water quality using the Water Quality Index of Peru (WQI-PE) across seven sampling sites and two depths, revealing water quality ranging from poor to fair.
- High concentrations of toxic elements like arsenic and mercury exceeded environmental standards, highlighting the adverse effects of nearby agriculture and recreation on water quality, prompting the need for ongoing monitoring and mitigation strategies.
