Abnormal Flow

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-000130",
  "term": "Abnormal Flow",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Abnormal flow (hydrologic alteration) refers to changes in river or stream volume caused by removing water for irrigation or industrial use, drinking water supply, and by alterations from dams to hold and release water on a man-made cycle. Reduced flow can lower oxygen levels, raise water temperatures, cause build-up of sediment and pollutants, destroy aquatic wildlife habitat, and degrade swimming, boating, and fishing. In some cases abnormal flow can refer to changes in volume due to increased flow due to changes to the hydrologic regime.",
  "subject": "Water",
  "references": [
    "How's My Waterway Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/abnormal-flow/"
}