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Abstract
The present paper deals with the monthly variations in physico-chemical characteristics and planktonic diversity of Barwala Link Canal which link the Bhakra Main Canal with Sirsa Branch of Western Yamuna Canal in Narwana Region, Haryana. Surface water samples were collected on monthly basis and analyzed for physico-chemical parameters (water temperature, total dissolved solids, electrical conductivity, turbidity, pH, dissolved oxygen, free CO2, alkalinity, hardness, chlorides, biochemical oxygen demand, o-phosphate, nitrate and ammonia). An attempt was also made to assess the biological parameters including population density, their abundance and species diversity index of plankton life which were used as a measure of water quality. Phytoplankton was abundant as compared to Zooplankton. A total of 14 taxa of phytoplankton were recorded of which 9 taxa of Chlorophyceae and 5 taxa of Bacillariophyceae. 8 taxa of zooplankton were recorded of which 4 taxa of protozoa, 3 taxa of rotifera and one taxa of insecta. Shannon diversity index of phytoplankton ranges from 2.47 to 3.29 and Zooplankton ranges from 2.60 to 2.99. It is revealed that the quality of canal water is good throughout study period as estimated by the weighted arithmetic index method.
Highlights
Haryana is the northwest state of India and located between 27o39’ to 30o35’N latitude and between 74o28’ to 77o36’E longitude
Phytoplankton Shannon's index Simpson's index Evenness Zooplankton Shannon's index Simpson's index Evenness were in the range of 7.25-7.66 throughout the year
The DO values were more than 8 mg L- 1 (9.3611.04mgL-1) throughout the study period indicating the healthy nature of canal water
Summary
Haryana is the northwest state of India and located between 27o39’ to 30o35’N latitude and between 74o28’ to 77o36’E longitude. The two main canals which are operating in the state include Bhakra canal and Western Yamuna canal. Main Line into Sirsa branch of Western Yamuna Canal. There are two methods for the measurement of water quality deterioration in lotic systems[3]. The first method involves the measurement of physico-chemical parameters of lotic systems in to gain some insight into their water quality. Keeping in view of above, present investigations have been undertaken to assess the water quality of Barwala Link Canal. It originates from Khanauri head (Sangrur district, Punjab) on Bhakra Main Line and joined with Sirsa. Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec WHO13 branch of Western Yamuna Canal in Narwana region
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