How Alkalinity Affects Seasonal Water Stability in Lakes
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Introduction:
An introduction to the topic “How Alkalinity Affects Seasonal Water Stability in Lakes” Alkalinity refers to a water body’s capacity to neutralize acids, acting as a buffer system that protects aquatic life from sudden pH shifts.
It is primarily influenced by the presence of bicarbonates, carbonates, and hydroxides, and varies significantly with seasonal changes such as rainfall, evaporation, and temperature. In lake ecosystems, alkalinity plays a pivotal role in maintaining pH balance, nutrient availability, and biological activity.
This blog discusses how alkalinity fluctuates across seasons in Indian lakes and what it means for aquatic health and water quality, using observations from hydrological studies like those conducted in Bichnaiyya Lake.
📚 This article includes an excerpt from an original thesis, shared here for academic awareness and public benefit. Content has been editorially formatted for readability.
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The quantity of water that can neutralize acids and bases is known as its alkalinity. It is sometimes referred as buffer capacity for water.
Alkalinity was maximum during summer due to decreases in the level of water. Hujre M.S. (2008) reported the total alkalinity range from 96.7 to 166.9 mg/l. they observed maximum value in summers and minimum during the monsoon and then in the cold season, during both years of their study period in Attigre tank, Kolhapur Dist., Maharashtra.
The total alkalinity of the water body shows seasonal variation. Mudbe (2010) reported a maximum total alkalinity of 173mg/l in December (Winter) a minimum of 60mg/l in September (Monsoon season) and an intermediate during summer season.
Total alkalinity was minimal during the summer duration due to the mixing of more water of the Dam (Turori Dam) by Rainwater.
Similar observation was found in a water source from Laxmi Taal, Jhansi, India, as total alkalinity ranged from 162.00 to 175.00 mg/dm3 (Tirthesh and Ramendra, 2016).
Banjara et al. (2019) reported a total alkalinity range from 151–190 mg/l from Urban and Rural ponds of the Raipur district.
Source Citation:
Researcher’s full name: Chaudhary Narendra Kumar
Title: Seasonal variations in hydrological parameters and status of fish diversity in Bichnaiyya Lake wetland of District Basti, UP, India
Guide(s): Srivastav Susmita
University: Siddharth University
Completed Date: 2024
Excerpt Page Number: Page 14
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