Analysis of Physico-chemical Parameters of Surinsar Lake, Jammu (J&K)

Author: Kunal Sharma, Sapana Jangral, Meenu Sharma, Sarbjeet Kour and K.K. Sharma

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Abstract

Water is the vital substance which is quite essential for plants, animals and humans. Without water, no organism in the world would exist. But, the water quality is depleting these days due to chemicals, pesticides, waste, garbage, etc. posing threat to aquatic life and humans. Therefore, there is need of sustainable use of water resources and water quality is crucial feature to measure purity and quality of water. The present study was undertaken to determine stress on Surinsar lake. For this, water quality was analysed by studying abiotic parameters of lake for one year from May, 2013 to April, 2014. The various parameters viz., temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, free carbon dioxide, carbonates, bicarbonates, biochemical oxygen demand, chloride, calcium, magnesium, sulphate, nitrate and phosphate were estimated. Correlation coefficient expressed significant positive and negative trends indicating pollution load. The results revealed high values of free carbon dioxide, bicarbonates and chloride which also pointed towards neglectance of this Ramsar site. The present study has emphasised the need to raise awareness among the masses for conservation and management of Surinsar lake to maintain the purity of lake.

Keywords

Abiotic, Surinsar, Chloride, Magnesium, Correlation

Conclusion

The present work was performed with detailed investigation of physico-chemical parameters of Surinsar lake. The lake is found to be under stress as parameters viz. dissolved oxygen, free carbon dioxide and biochemical oxygen demand were beyond the prescribed limits. The surface run-off, waste discharge, cattle bathing, washing, neglectance by the inhabitants, tourism stress, etc. may be the factors for the present status of lake waters. There should be an awareness drive to protect it. It is our duty to protect the lake from further deterioration which holds international stature. Water quality of lake can further be improved by fencing the lake which prohibits the anthropogenic pressure along the lake. Individual efforts would not work but all stakeholders including NGOs, govt. and community members have to come forward for this herculean task to accomplish.

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How to cite this article

Kunal Sharma, Sapana Jangral, Meenu Sharma, Sarbjeet Kour and K.K. Sharma (2023). Analysis of Physico-chemical Parameters of Surinsar Lake, Jammu (J&K). Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(6): 1238-1242.