تهیه نقشه دانش و بررسی پیامدهای تغییر اقلیم بر کیفیت و سلامت منابع آب

In the present study, a science map of documents related to climate change and water quality was prepared. The impacts of temperature increase and changes in precipitation patterns were identified as the significant drivers of climate change impacts on the quantity and quality of water resources according to the literature review. The temperature rise has various effects, such as altering the physical properties of water, increasing radiation intensity, promoting the growth of algae and cyanobacteria, and intensifying algal blooms. It also leads to increased solubility and reactivity of toxic substances in aquatic environments, rising sea levels, and influencing coastal aquifers, as well as acidification of aquatic environments, impacting the quality and health of water resources and aquatic ecosystems. Additionally, droughts and floods, influenced by climate change, can affect river and stream patterns, leading to the concentration, transport, and accumulation of pollutants and pathogens in water and sediments. Adapting to climate change through demand management, improving water resource efficiency, reducing water losses, and unconventional water resource recovery, alongside controlling and reducing sources of pollution and protecting aquatic ecosystems, are crucial strategies for safeguarding water resources against climate change.