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The paper reviews river quality models on the basis of their conceptualization, processes, strengths and limitations. It analyzes advances in basic research and compares river quality models, namely AQUATOX, Branched Lagrangian Transport Model (BLTM), One Dimensional Riverine Hydrodynamic and Water Quality Model (EPD-RIV1), QUAL2Kw, Water Quality Analysis Simulation Program (WASP) and Water Quality for River-Reservoir Systems (WQRRS). All these models are widely used and ‘mechanistic’ in nature except for BLTM which was selected due its vast ‘useage’. In addition, the paper highlights the types of errors which occur during the modelling exercise. The paper also emphasizes on the pivotal role played by water quality models for development and formulation of various river restoration projects worldwide. The present review also suggests broad recommendation for choosing a river quality model.

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Abbreviations

1,2,3D:

1,2,3 Dimension

BOD:

Biochemical oxygen demand

BLTM:

Branched lagrangian transport model

CBOD:

Carbonaceous biochemical oxygen demand

DO:

Dissolved oxygen

DYNHYD:

Hydrodynamic program

EFDC:

Environmental fluid dynamics code

EPD-RIV1:

One dimensional riverine hydrodynamic and water quality model

GEMS:

Global environment monitoring system

HEC:

Hydrology engineering center

IAWQ:

International association on water quality

LWDD, FAO:

Land and Water Development Division of Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

NCASI:

National council for air and stream improvement

SHP:

Stream hydraulics package

TMDLs:

Total maximum daily loads

USACE:

United States army corps of engineers

USEPA:

United States Environment Protection Agency

WASP:

Water quality analysis simulation program

WEPA:

Water environment partnership in Asia

WP: UNDP:

Water Portal; United Nations Development Programme

WQRRS:

Water quality for river-reservoir systems

WQMs:

Water quality models

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Sharma, D., Kansal, A. Assessment of river quality models: a review. Rev Environ Sci Biotechnol 12, 285–311 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11157-012-9285-8

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