Limnological studies of Balapur pond of Prayagraj Uttar Pradesh, India

Abstract

The aim of the present study was to investigate the physico-chemical parameters like temperature, transparency, pH, dissolved oxygen, BOD, free CO2 and alkalinity of Balapur pond of Prayagraj (U.P.), India. The study was conducted over a period of one year from April 2019 to March 2020. A significant level of variation was found with respect to these parameters throughout the study period. Systematically analyzed month wise samples indicated that the water quality of the pond studied is although having some pollutants but is more or less suitable for fish culture purposes.