Itaparica Reservoir

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Name: Itaparica Reservoir
Water system: Sao Francisco River
Water type: Artificial lake
Progression: Sao Francisco River -> Atlantic Ocean -> Planet Earth
Climates: Tropical, Subtropical
Continents: South America
Countries: Brazil

The Itaparica Reservoir, created by the Luiz Gonzaga Dam on the São Francisco River in Brazil, is a major body of water with ~830 km² of surface area used for hydroelectric power generation, water supply, irrigation, and recreation. Operating since 1988, it serves as a vital water source for the semi-arid region, though it faces environmental challenges like water quality degradation and eutrophication from urban sewage and agricultural runoff. The reservoir is also known for its socio-economic impacts, including the controversial Itaparica Resettlement Project and ongoing issues with artisanal fisheries and fish stock depletion.

Itaparica Reservoir

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