Original Article

Assessment of Some Physico-chemical Parameters in Saikheda Dam, Dist. Yavatmal, (M.S.), India

 

 

INTRODUCTION

Freshwater is constantly replenished through precipitation in the form of rain and snow, and it exists in various forms such as lakes, rivers, reservoirs, and subterranean sources. Due to the growing human population, agricultural expansion, industrial growth, and urban development, freshwater ecosystems are some of the most vulnerable to degradation and significant changes caused by habitat destruction. Examples of freshwater biotopes include temporary pools, streams, large natural lakes, man-made reservoirs, and river systems. Among these types, lentic environments host a wide variety of aquatic species and greatly enhance the productivity of the water. As a result, understanding the structure, makeup, and production of freshwater communities overall, with a particular focus on plankton, becomes essential. The importance of the green space in preserving the biological balance is the key feature of dams and lake water Ganvir et al. (2024). 

Productivity in freshwater ecosystems, influenced by physical and chemical elements, plays a crucial role in shaping the existence and population of meiobenthic organisms Moss (2010). Various forms of saprophytic life inhabit the substrates of standing water environments such as ponds, lakes, and reservoirs, among others.

 

Materials and Methods

Water samples were collected from the Saikheda dam at consistent intervals during the period from July 2023 - June 2024, specifically in the early morning from 7:30 am to 10:00 am. from the stations - S1, S2, S3, and S4 by using five-liter containers, taken from a depth of 15-20 centimetres beneath the water surface by positioning the container upwards. Assessment of some physico-chemical parameters such as water temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, phosphate and nitrate carried out with the standard methods given by APHA  (2023). 

 

Results and Discussion 

The study of some physico-chemical parameters from Saikheda Dam shows the following results such as; the temperature of water fluctuated between 19.85 and 31.6 (°C) during the initial research phase. The highest water temperature was recorded at station - S1 in June, while the lowest occurred at station - S4 in December.  The pH varied from 7.5 to 8.8 throughout the initial investigation. The peak pH was found at station - S1 in March and May while the lowest pH was measured at station - S4 in January Figure 1 and Figure 2. The water temperature and pH findings identical with the findings of Pangul et al. (2024). Dissolved oxygen levels ranged from 6.5 to 8.8 (mg/L) during the preliminary study period. The highest level of DO was observed at station - S4 in January, whereas the lowest was at station - S1 in May. The phosphate concentration ranged from 0.81 to 2.57 (mg/L) throughout the primary investigation timeframe. Ingale et al. (2015) and Gharpure et al. (2017) reported analogous relation with current study. The highest levels of phosphate were detected at station - S1 in August, and the lowest levels were recorded at station - S4 in February. Nitrate levels were reported to vary between 0.35 and 1.87 (mg/L) during the initial phase of the investigation. The maximum concentration of nitrate occurred at station - S1 in August, while the minimum was noted at station - S4 in February Figure 3, Figure 4 and Figure 5. Findings of dissolved oxygen, phosphate and nitrate were parallel with the recent study of Bobdey et al. (2014), Khiradkar et al. (2017), Ingale et al. (2018). 

 

Conclusion

Primary investigation consistent observation of physico-chemical factors such as temperature, pH levels, dissolved oxygen, nitrates, and phosphates in the water of Saikheda dam is crucial for the preservation of aquatic ecosystems and the overall health of the environment. Analysis indicates that keeping these factors within ideal ranges contributes to a diverse phytoplankton community and variety of species in the Saikheda dam.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

None.

 

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