Seasonal Changes and Spatial Variation of Reactive Nitrogen in Sultanpur Lake, Haryana, India

Authors

  • Priyanka Verma  University School of Environment Management, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi, Delhi, India
  • Pamposh  University School of Environment Management, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi, Delhi, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32628/IJSRST218270

Keywords:

ArcGIS, reactive nitrogen, spatial distribution, Sultanpur Lake, temporal variation

Abstract

Sultanpur Lake is a rain-fed seasonal water body that dries up in summer. It is a haven for avian fauna and has been attracting birds for the past 100 years. This study examined the spatio-temporal variability of reactive nitrogen species in Sultanpur Lake using the geostatistical module of ArcGIS which is based on the monitoring data collected from 2017 to 2019. Seasonal concentration and spatial distribution of reactive nitrogen (nitrate, nitrite, ammonia, organic nitrogen, and total Kjeldahl nitrogen) in Sultanpur Lake's surface water were assessed at eight points. Seasonally, the concentration of reactive nitrogenous species was found to be maximum in winter followed by monsoon and summer. Spatially, the concentration varied at different points. Points 1, 2, 3, and 4 (right side) had less concentration of reactive nitrogen as compared to Points 5, 6, 7, and 8 (left side). The seasonal variation is found to be associated with extreme climatic conditions. This study highlights the areas of the lake which are under anthropogenic stresses such as agricultural runoff, manual water pumping, livestock from the nearby fields. This study will help to frame better management practices for this important wetland which harbors avian fauna during the winter season.

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Priyanka Verma, Pamposh "Seasonal Changes and Spatial Variation of Reactive Nitrogen in Sultanpur Lake, Haryana, India" International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology(IJSRST), Online ISSN : 2395-602X, Print ISSN : 2395-6011,Volume 8, Issue 2, pp.477-488, March-April-2021. Available at doi : https://doi.org/10.32628/IJSRST218270