Assessment of the Water Quality Status of Alsand Lake, Dist. Sangli (M.S), India: Ecological Conservation and Sustainability
Punam. P. Patil *
Vivekanand College, Kolhapur, (Empowered Autonomous Institute), Maharashtra, 416003, India.
G. K. Sontakke.
Vivekanand College, Kolhapur, (Empowered Autonomous Institute), Maharashtra, 416003, India.
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Abstract
The present investigation deals with the seasonal variation in some important physico-chemical parameters of Alsand Lake, District Sangli. The study was carried out from February 2022 to January 2023. Water samples were collected from four different selected sites at 15 days of intervals. Physico-chemical parameters such as pH, electrical conductivity, total dissolved solids, total hardness, total alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, phosphate, sulphate and nitrate, were measured and analyzed by standard methods of APHA. To assess the level of parameters in water that helps in to understand the water quality. The data revealed that the there were no significant seasonal variations in parameters throughout the year. The lake water is suitable for drinking, agricultural and aquaculture purpose.
Keywords: Alsand Lake, physico-chemical parameters, seasonal variation