Assessment of the Run-off Water into Umudike Fish Pond for Aquaculture Production
Nwakanma, C., and Uzoanya R. C
Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology
College of Natural Resources and Environmental Management
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria
Email: dr.nwakanmac@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Pollution of river, ponds, seas, lake and most underground water has being a global problem. In this study, assessment of run-off water into Umudike Fish Pond for Aquaculture Production was investigated to ascertain the presence quality for fish rearing. The pH, EC, TDS and temperature, zinc, lead, cadmium and iron were determined. Mean values obtained from the study shows DO (5.550.04); Temperature (27.70.07); Turbidity (30.60.14); Total Hardness (57.80.07); Total Suspended Solids (11.80.05); Zn (1.30.04); Pb (Neligible); Cd (0.31 0.04);Fe (0.50.05); pH(6.20.02); EC (32.6 0.06); Alkalinity (42.5 3.5); Nitrate (22.6 0.4) and Phosphate (2.78 0.05). The results obtained when compared with standards for pond water quality were within recommended ranged. Although, it is important that regular monitoring of storm water or run-off water into the fish pond be checked since the fish farm is used for the production of fish for commercial purposes.
Keywords: Water quality, Umudike, Fish farm, Pollution, Abia State, Storm water
