Research Article · FIAR-2026-0104
Seasonal Variation in Water Quality, Contamination, and Fish Production in Selected Ponds of Kaushambi District, Uttar Pradesh
Department of Zoology, Prof. Rajendra Singh (Rajju Bhaiya) University Campus, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India
Abstract
Seasonal changes in pond water quality may influence fish health and production, particularly where agricultural runoff and domestic wastewater enter freshwater systems. This study examines seasonal variation in water quality, contamination and fish production in selected ponds of Kaushambi district, Uttar Pradesh. Six ponds were sampled during summer, monsoon and winter. Water temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, biochemical oxygen demand, nitrate, phosphate and faecal coliform levels were assessed, while pond managers provided stocking and harvest records. Mean dissolved oxygen was lowest in summer and highest in winter. Biochemical oxygen demand, nitrate, phosphate and faecal coliform levels were greatest during the monsoon. Ponds with higher mean dissolved oxygen and lower biochemical oxygen demand showed greater yields. The findings support seasonal monitoring, runoff control and pond management to protect water quality and fish production.
Keywords
Seasonal variation; pond water quality; water contamination; fish production; Kaushambi district
How to cite this article
Soni, I. K., & Upadhyay, M. K. (2026). Seasonal variation in water quality, contamination, and fish production in selected ponds of Kaushambi District, Uttar Pradesh. Frontiers of Integrated Academic Research, 1(1), 23–27. https://fiarjournal.in/article/fiar-2026-0104