Integrated Approach to Water Pollution Management: Leveraging Environmental Engineering and Legal Expertise: A Review of Taihu Lake

The expansion of human activities, combined with the persistent impacts of the global economy and global warming pressures on water resources, has rendered water pollution in river basins a critical issue, posing significant challenges to the environment and human health. The management framework for aquatic ecosystems within these basins is currently fragile. Despite progress in water quality, substantial risks and deficiencies persist, hindering effective solutions to the adverse impacts of rapid economic growth. Expertise in environmental engineering is crucial for addressing legal cases related to water pollution in river basins, often requiring the integration of ecological engineering technologies with legal frameworks. This review provides a comprehensive overview of water pollution prevention strategies that contribute to the enhancement of water quality of Taihu Lake. Additionally, it proposes a detailed strategy to prevent and manage water contamination by combining innovations in environmental engineering with management approaches grounded in legal frameworks. The goal is to improve water quality in river basins, alleviate biodiversity pressures, and finally address scientific evidence and practical recommendations for integrated river basin management.