<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Lake Ełk as an important element of the urban landscape is associated with tourism and active recreation and because of it with the economy of the town. Since 1999 the renovation method with the use of artificial aeration with simultaneous phosphorus inactivation and also as a biological filter – BIO-HYDRO structures were applied on the lake. This process was lasting 10 years and brought only a short-term improvement. At the same time, the shores of the lake were managed to develop of lake tourism: beach, swimming pool, tennis courts, a promenade, and two a water equipment rentals. The illuminated fountain, the road bridge and well – developed catering – accommodation base were made as well.</p></abstract>

Lake Ełk as an important element of the urban landscape is associated with tourism and active recreation and because of it with the economy of the town. Since 1999 the renovation method with the use of artificial aeration with simultaneous phosphorus inactivation and also as a biological filter – BIO-HYDRO structures were applied on the lake. This process was lasting 10 years and brought only a short-term improvement. At the same time, the shores of the lake were managed to develop of lake tourism: beach, swimming pool, tennis courts, a promenade, and two a water equipment rentals. The illuminated fountain, the road bridge and well – developed catering – accommodation base were made as well.

Water Quality of Lake Ełk as a Factor Connected with Tourism, Leisure and Recreation on an Urban Area

Department of Water Protection Engineering, University of Warmia nad Mazury in Olsztyn,

Quaestiones Geographicae

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Lake Ełk as an important element of the urban landscape is associated with tourism and active recreation and because of it with the economy of the town. Since...

Water Quality of Lake Ełk as a Factor Connected with Tourism, Leisure and Recreation on an Urban Area

Published Online: Oct 18, 2016

Page range: 51 - 59

Received: Mar 18, 2016

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/quageo-2016-0026

Keywords
urban lake, lake tourism, pollution, restoration

© 2016 Faculty of Geographical and Geological Sciences, Adam Mickiewicz University

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Water Quality of Lake Ełk as a Factor Connected with Tourism, Leisure and Recreation on an Urban Area

Published Online: Oct 18, 2016

Page range: 51 - 59

Received: Mar 18, 2016

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/quageo-2016-0026

Keywordsurban lake, lake tourism, pollution, restoration

© 2016 Faculty of Geographical and Geological Sciences, Adam Mickiewicz University

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
urban lake, lake tourism, pollution, restoration