Seasonal Variation of Water Quality in Bang Phra Reservoir and Nearby Canals at Chonburi Province
Keywords:
water quality, Bang Phra Reservoir , seasonal variationAbstract
Background and Objectives : Bang Phra Reservoir is an important source of fresh water for tap water production and consumption in Chonburi Province and nearby areas. Deteriorating water quality can indeed have significant impacts on livelihoods and economic development, particularly in the industrial sector. Therefore, this research study aims to study and evaluate the water quality of Bang Phra Reservoir and nearby canals. The data obtained from the study will be used as guidelines for monitoring water quality changes according to the seasons, which will impact the use of water for consumption and domestic purposes.
Methodology: Water samples were collected from August 2019 to July 2020, divided into 5 canal stations and 1 reservoir station. The water parameters are including general water quality (temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, BOD, total suspended solids and chlorophyll a) and dissolved inorganic nutrients (total ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, silicate and phosphate).
Main Results: The results of the study showed that the temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, BOD, suspended solids and chlorophyll a averaged 30.2±2.7 oC, 7.7±0.6, 5.1±1.8 mg/l, 2.8±1.7 mg/l, 23.9±40.2 mg/l, and 7.0±11.5 µg/l, respectively. Dissolved inorganic nutrients including ammonia, nitrate and phosphate had average values of 44.5±71.0, 329.9.9±1,864.1, and 3.1±2.6 µM, respectively. Furthermore, it was found that water quality varies by season (p<0.05), with water quality deteriorating during the rainy season.
Conclusions: Our results indicated that the water qualities of Bang Phra reservoir and nearby canals were compiled the Surface Water Quality Standard and Classification 2. (for consumption, conservation of aquatic animals and fisheries) and it can be used as water for drinking water production. However, there should be monitoring of the dissolved oxygen levels, which may be lower than the standard in some season
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