Abstracto

Limnological Study of Water Quality Parameters of Dal Lake, India

J.N.Sharma, Raj Shailesh KanakiyaDr.S.K.Singh

Water quality is a general term that refers to a general description about the properties of a water body. Lakes that have a high water quality possess properties that make it a high valued resource to society and nature.Temporal analysis is done for and correlationanalysis iscarried out between physico-chemical characteristics for determining water of the Dal lake. The organic and inorganic pollutant load in the Dal have accelerated the macrophytic growth which in turn has reduced the water quality and biological oxygen demand (BOD) of the lake and hence have reduced the recreational and aesthetic appeal of the lake. The condition of Dal Lake has reached a critical stage from the ecological angles and if proper conservation measures are not taken in future, the lake will likely deteriorate further and willsoon turn into eutrophic condition.