Limnological Variations and Their Effects on Sheren Hab Dam of District, Mastung, Balochistan, Pakistan
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: A B S T R A C T This investigation analyzed how the limnological parameters and their changes in the freshwater Shereen Hab dam in the Mastung district of Balochistan, Pakistan. The main aims of researching Different parameters, Generally, eight parameters were identified, and the seasonal variation of a year was examined. Variations in physical, biological, and chemical parameters, such as temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, total dissolved solids, and salinity, were examined on a monthly basis. Additionally, the important chemical parameters, such as dissolved oxygen (DO), were assessed. Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD), Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), and total hardness on other side heavy metal concentrations and comparative pollution status of the Dam. Standard protocols were used to collect and analyze 12 samples of water on the surface of dam over a period of one year (July 2025 June 2026) and determine the values of various physico-chemical and biological parameters, such as pH, temperature, turbidity, salinity, Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), electrical conductivity, and the concentration of major ions and heavy metals. The findings showed seasonal changes in the water quality with the levels of the pH being basic, and the levels of Dissolved Oxygen (DO) varying significantly, as well as seasonal dependence in turbidity levels. Drawing the conclusion that the water in dam is prone to contamination, the study concludes that there is a dire need to treat water before it can be consumed by humans and that more research is needed to come up with effective remediation procedures to ensure that the water is safe to be consumed by human beings.
Institution: University of Balochistan
Language: English
Subfield: Water Science and Technology
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7160633937