Review study
2021
Open access
Controversy over the Use of “Shade Covers” to Avoid Water Evaporation in Water Reservoirs
Rosa María Martínez-Espinosa · Sustainability (2021)
Key finding (our summary)
A critical review of the controversy around using shade balls and shade covers on drinking-water reservoirs, weighing evaporation and disinfection-byproduct benefits against ecological and chemical concerns.
A balanced counterpoint to enthusiasm for shade balls, surfacing the water-chemistry caveats.
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