Authors : Kiran Patil , Ashok Gomase and Pradip Tumane
Page Nos : 249-255
Description :
A mathematical model was used to assess the phosphorus (P) related assimilative capacity of Futala Lake of Nagpur City, Maharashtra. The model was used to assess the variations in the system’s P assimilative capacities during critical seasons as well as various patterns of anthropogenic activities. The total P mass input approximated 0.96 mt/y at Futala lake. Higher total P concentration was recorded during the summer season with 0.160 mg/L at Futala Lake. The results indicate a very strong negative impact of anthropogenic activities on the P related assimilative capacity of the Futala lake of Nagpur. Furthermore, the study also revealed a strong positive correlation of sediment heterotrophic bacterial density with organic matter content.
