Physico Chemical and Biological Study on the Lentic Water Bodies of Palakkad, Kerala

Abstract

The water analysis of physico-chemical and biological parameters is very important for public health studies. Ponds are found inside the temples or outside the temples.. However, temple ponds located outside the temples are used by peoples for bathing and even washing clothes. Limnological features of two such temple ponds, the Ramott pond and Guruswamiyar pond were undertaken in the present study. The biological parameters of the ponds were also made during the study. In the present investigation all the parameters showed higher values in Pond B compared to Pond A. All values are found to be within or less than the permissible limit. Both ponds showed an oligotrophic nature with the presence of poor nutrients and low vegetation. Both ponds are unpolluted fresh water bodies which have no chemical or sewage pollution.