Ecology, Environment and Conservation Paper


Vol.13, Issue 2, 2007

Page Number: 447-451

PHYSICO-CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND AQUATIC BIO- DIVERSITY OF POTSANGBAM RIVER, MANIPUR

R.K. Rajeshwari Devi, Haobijam Dhamendra, R.K. Gyaneshwari and laishram Kosygin

Abstract

An attempt has been made to study the physico-chemical characteristics and aquatic bio-diversity of l'otsangbani river during September 2000 - June 2002.WeII marked seasolial variations have been recorded in respect of physico-chemical characteristics The river Is considered eutrophic as it has rich concentration of nutrients, fecal coliform bacteria and aquatic flora and fauna, which can thrive well in different environmental conditions.The river water Is not suitable for drinking purpose.