RUDN Journal of Ecology and Life SafetyRUDN Journal of Ecology and Life Safety2313-23102408-8919Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN University)12718Research ArticleClassification of temporary microreservoirs (puddles) and their ecological significanceBeznosovV Nbeznosovvn@rambler.ruSuzdalevaA Lsuzdalevaal@rambler.ruMityaevaY Dda_mob@mail.ruJSC Scientific Research Institute of power constructions150420134858812092016Copyright © 2013, Beznosov V.N., Suzdaleva A.L., Mityaeva Y.D.2013The article classifies temporary micro reservoirs (puddles). Discusses their ecological importance. It is shown that the processes occurring in pools can render both positive and negative influence on environment.temporary micro reservoirspuddlessurface runoffself-cleaning of waterpollution of water bodiesвременные микроводоемылужиповерхностный стоксамоочищение водзагрязнение водоемов