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Analysis Study Research Paper | Zoology | Volume 15 Issue 3, March 2026 | Pages: 1865 - 1871 | India
Study of Water Quality and Ecological Status of Serpar Pond of Deori Tehsil of Gondia District (M.S.), India
Abstract: The present study evaluates the seasonal variation in physico-chemical characteristics and ecological status of Serpar Pond located in Deori Tehsil of Gondia district in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra, India. Monthly sampling was conducted over a one-year period (January-December 2025) to analyze twelve key water quality parameters, including temperature, pH, turbidity, electrical conductivity (EC), total dissolved solids (TDS), dissolved oxygen (DO), biological oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), total hardness, alkalinity, nitrate, and phosphate using standard methods. The results revealed distinct seasonal patterns influenced by climatic conditions. Water temperature ranged from 22°C to 35°C, with highest values during summer, while dissolved oxygen exhibited an inverse trend (5.8-8.3 mg/L), indicating temperature-dependent oxygen solubility. The pH remained slightly alkaline (7.2-8.0), suggesting stable buffering conditions favourable for aquatic life. Turbidity showed pronounced increase during monsoon (up to 52 NTU), reflecting runoff-induced sediment influx. Electrical conductivity (305-380 ?S/cm) and TDS (205-255 mg/L) demonstrated moderate mineralization, particularly during summer due to evaporation effects. BOD (2.0-4.1 mg/L) and COD (11-24 mg/L) values indicated moderate organic load within permissible limits. Nutrient concentrations, particularly nitrate (0.80-1.50 mg/L) and phosphate (0.10-0.35 mg/L), increased during monsoon, suggesting agricultural runoff influence. Correlation analysis revealed strong positive relationships among EC, TDS, BOD, COD, hardness, and alkalinity, while dissolved oxygen showed strong negative correlation with temperature and organic load parameters. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) identified three major gradients: mineralization (summer), nutrient enrichment (monsoon), and oxygen-rich conditions (winter). Overall, the pond exhibited moderate productivity with slight eutrophic tendencies during monsoon. The water quality parameters were within acceptable limits, indicating suitability for fisheries and irrigation. However, continuous nutrient input may pose long-term ecological risks, necessitating regular monitoring and sustainable management practices.
Keywords: Freshwater pond, Limnology, Physico-chemical parameters, Seasonal variation, Serpar Pond, Vidarbha, Water quality
How to Cite?: Ashish Suresh Gadwe, "Study of Water Quality and Ecological Status of Serpar Pond of Deori Tehsil of Gondia District (M.S.), India", Volume 15 Issue 3, March 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1865-1871, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26330213949, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26330213949