Science and Innovation    Decision Support Tools    Receiving Water Quality Model (RWQM)   RWQM The Eutrophication Sub Model

The eutrophication or water quality model is used to predict water quality in terms of concentrations of nutrients, chlorophyll, sediment, and biochemical oxygen demand, as well as other physical constituents.

The ability of the eutrophication model to predict these concentrations accurately and with robustness depends firstly on the calibration of the hydrodynamic, transport and sediment models, secondly on the calibration of the eutrophication model, and lastly, on the degree to which the sub-models reflect reality.

Proper calibration and verification enables the water quality model to be used for the prediction of biological and chemical impacts of a variety of management practices, as well as use as a research tool.