Our Association Attends Seminar on Causes of Taihu Lake Water Quality Fluctuations and Governance Countermeasures

Ahead of the summer season, to improve the water quality of Taihu Lake in Wuxi and support the goals of safe summer water management and high-quality water body development, representatives of our association attended a consultation meeting on the causes and countermeasures of Taihu Lake’s water quality fluctuations. The meeting was hosted by Jiangsu Provincial Academy of Environmental Science in Wuxi on March 27, 2026, with guidance provided by Wuxi Bureau of Ecology and Environment.

A high-level expert group consisting of specialists from water conservancy and environmental fields identified that resuspension of bottom sediment triggered by wind and wave disturbance constitutes the primary cause of total phosphorus fluctuations in partial waters of Taihu Lake. The independently developed in-situ endogenous turbidity control technology features environmental friendliness, low costs and high construction efficiency. It is highly compatible with addressing total phosphorus fluctuations induced by surface sediment runoff and boasts broad application prospects.

The experts proposed that pilot applications be launched as soon as possible after further verifying the technology’s on-site effectiveness and adaptability. Senior veteran experts encouraged the R&D team to continue developing practical, affordable technologies to deliver scientific and technological support for Taihu Lake as well as other lakes nationwide.