May 2025

Variations in the physical and chemical parameters of a tropical rainforest lake

Oguta Lake is a source of water supply and used for fishing activities in southeastern Nigeria. A study of the physicochemical parameters of Oguta Lake was made from April 2017 to March 2018. Water samples were collected monthly and analyzed for sixteen different physicochemical parameters. They include current, temperature, transparency, water depth, pH, electrical conductivity and dissolved oxygen which were measured...

Author(s): Uzoka Christopher Ndubuisi, Eyo Joseph Effiong, Chibundu Emeka Ikechi, Egbuawa Irene Ogechi, Ukpabi Ijeoma Jane, Chijioke Ndukwe Uyo, Ejiogu Christopher Chibuzor, Kalu Abaraikwu Obialo, Amaku Grace Ebele and Onwuagba Grace Chinwe