Physicochemical Assessment of Traditional Lentic Ecosystems (Bandhs, Sagars, and Katas) in Balangir, Odisha

Sandeep Kumar Mund; Akshya Mishra; Suru Munda

Physicochemical Assessment of Traditional Lentic Ecosystems (Bandhs, Sagars, and Katas) in Balangir, Odisha

Author(s)	Mr. Sandeep Kumar Mund, Dr. Akshya Mishra, Dr. Suru Munda
Country	India
Abstract	Traditional lentic ecosystems, locally designated as Bandhs, Sagars, and Katas, serve as critical socioeconomic and ecological lifelines in regions lacking perennial lotic systems. This paper presents a comprehensive assessment of the physical and chemical dynamics across nine prominent water bodies within the semi-urban and rural landscape of Balangir, Odisha: Karanga Kata, Rani Bandh, Maharani Sagar, Laxmi Jor, Narsingh Bandh, Kandhapali Bandh, Pratap Sagar, Gate Sarovar, and Beherapali Bandh. The investigation systematically quantifies vital ecological indicators, including hydrogen ion concentration (pH), water temperature, total dissolved solids (TDS), salinity, electrical conductivity (EC), and dissolved oxygen (DO). The empirical findings reveal a distinct trend towards alkaline conditions across the study sites, with pH levels ranging from moderately basic to highly alkaline. Temperature profiles align with regional macroclimatic conditions, functioning as a primary driver for secondary physical interactions. Strong positive correlations were observed among electrical conductivity, salinity, and total dissolved solids, with Kandhapali Bandh exhibiting the highest ionic concentration due to localized terrestrial runoffs. Conversely, dissolved oxygen levels displayed substantial spatial heterogeneity; Maharani Sagar demonstrated the highest dissolved oxygen content, whereas Pratap Sagar exhibited critical hypoxia. While the majority of parameters conform to the permissible thresholds defined by the World Health Organization (WHO), the accelerating pressures of urbanization, domestic waste dumping, agricultural runoff, and unchecked encroachment threaten to disrupt the delicate ecological equilibrium of these aquatic habitats. This study provides essential baseline data crucial for formulating targeted conservation protocols, ecological monitoring frameworks, and sustainable urban water resource management policies in Western Odisha.
Keywords	Lentic Ecosystems, Physico-Chemical Parameters, Balangir, Odisha,Traditional Reservoirs (Bandhs, Sagars, Katas), Dissolved Oxygen (DO)
Field	Biology > Zoology
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On	2026-06-03

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