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Journal of Environmental Hydrology
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Electronic Journal of the International Association for
Environmental Hydrology
JEH Volume 14 (2006), Paper 23 Posted November 28, 2006 ASSESSMENT OF THE WATER QUALITY INDEX OF WETLAND KALAKHO LAKE, RAJASTHAN, INDIA
Rashmi Sisodia ABSTRACT The present study calculates the Water Quality Index (WQI) of Kalakho Lake and assesses the impact of industries, agriculture and human activities. Physicochemical parameters were monitored for the calculation of WQI for the summer, monsoon and winter seasons. The results revealed that the WQI of the lake exceeded acceptable levels at all the sampling stations due to the dumping of wastes from municipal and domestic sources and agricultural runoff. The lake water is unsuitable for drinking and propagation of wildlife and fish culture. If the present state of affairs continues for long, Kalakho Lake may soon become an ecologically dead lake. We advocate habitat conservation and ecological studies with special reference to restoring the quality of lake waters. Reference: Sisodia, R., and C. Moundiotiya. 2006. Assessment of the water quality index of wetland Kalakho Lake, Rajasthan, India. Journal of Environmental Hydrology, Vol. 14, Paper 23. CONTACT: Rashmi Sisodia Department of Zoology University of Rajasthan Jaipur 302004 India E-mail: rashsisodia@yahoo.co.in |
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