2025 Vol. 31 No.1 PP 175-184

https://doi.org/10.33451/florafauna.v31i1pp175-184

Physicochemical and biological parameters of different Reservoirs from Ahmednagar District: A Review

*Bhausaheb Kolkar and Vinod Narayane

Department of Zoology,
B.K. Birla College of Arts, Science & Commerce,
(Empowered Autonomous Status), KALYAN- 421304 (MUMBAI) INDIA
*Corresponding Author : E-mail : bhausahebkolkar150@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

This review of literature concentrated on physicochemical and biological parameters in various dams and water reservoirs in the District of Ahmednagar located in Maharashtra. Parameters like pH, Temperature, Transparency-Turbidity, Total Alkalinity, Total hardness, Chlorinity, Salinity, DO, Free CO2, Total acidity, BOD, COD, Nitrate-Nitrogen, and Nitrite-Nitrogen are the components of water, which indicate the water quality. Major fluctuations in the concentrations or the levels of any of these parameters impact the quality of life adversely either directly or indirectly. Biological parameters like Microorganisms, Zooplanktons, Phytoplankton’s, Fish, Birds, and Reptiles are also important components of any ecosystem. These organisms are either benefited or adversely affected due to the physicochemical variations in the ecosystem. Periodic assessments of these parameters help in evaluating the health of any ecosystem. The literature reviewed in this article would help us understand the conditions of freshwater aquatic ecosystems, especially dams and other water reservoirs in Ahmednagar District.

KEY WORDS : Ahmednagar, Bhandardara Reservoirs, Biological parameters, Ecosystem, Physiochemical parameters, Reservoirs, Water.