Studies on the pollution status of the fresh water pond (Kurichi pond), Coimbatore district, Tamilnadu, India

In the present study an attempt has been made on physico - chemical characteristics of Kurichi pond, located in Coimbatore of Tamilnadu. The study was carried out for a period of 10 months (Jun 2014-Mar 2015). Monthly details have been collected and were represented. Different parameters were taken in the study were Physical parameters - Temperature, suspended solids, dissolved solids, total solids, electrical conductivity, light penetration and colour. Chemical parameters - pH, carbonates, bicarbonates, dissolved oxygen, dissolved carbon dioxide, Organic carbon, biological oxygen demand and total hardness. Dissolved Nutrients - Calcium, magnesium, nitrates, Iron, sulphates, sodium, lithium, potassium, phosphates and silicates. Heavy metals - Copper, Chromium, Nickel, Lead, Manganese and Zinc.