Investigating The Function of Algae as A Bioindicator for Water Quality Assessment
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.53555/ejac.v20i2.1182Keywords:
Pollution Index of Lake, water quality, anthropogenic activities, algal floral diversityAbstract
Objectives: To explore the algal floral diversity and its role in determining water quality.
Methods: In 2024, algae and water samples were collected every month. Formalin at 2 to 3% was used to keep unicellular algae, whereas formalin at 4% was used to keep macroalgae. The Canon advanced digital camera was used to capture microphotographs of algae. We utilised the Palmer pollution index to find out how clean the water was.
Results: The research found 201 algae species spread throughout 57 genera, 42 families, 25 orders, 10 classes, and 7 divisions. The overall score for the Lake's Algal Genus Pollution Index. It was determined that Lake has a possible absence of organic pollutants.
Conclusion: We firmly promote for the protection and management of algae species to ensure a sustainable stock of algal-derived products in the future. It was shown that the water quality of Lake was influenced by human activity and must be regulated.
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