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Identification of the Trophic State of the San Nicolas Lake, Namora-Peru Through the Quantification of Chlorophyll a, Nitrates, Phosphates and Transparency

  • Jackelin Estefani Ciriaco Mosqueira
  • , Leoncio Jaime Lanfranco Colina
  • , Cristina Carmela López Rodríguez
  • , Carlita Roxana Izquierdo Ramírez
  • , Magda Rosa Velásquez Marín
  • , Marco Alfredo Sánchez Peña
  • Universidad Privada del Norte
  • Universidad Nacional de Cajamarca

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Abstract

Eutrophication is a global problem that has been progressively destroying aquatic ecosystems; due to this, it was decided to evaluate and analyze one of the most representative lakes in the region: The San Nicolas lake, which is located in Namora district, province and department of Cajamarca in the north of Peru. The purpose of this study was the determination of the trophic state of this lake through the quantification of chlorophyll a, nitrates, phosphates, and transparency. Six sampling stations were determined; from them, samples were taken at 0 m, 1.5 m, and 3 m depth with a Van Dorn hydrographic bottle, and the parameters were analyzed in-situ, also including transparency with a Secchi Disc. After analyzing the samples, were determined: The Trophic State Index (TSI) of Carlson, modified by Aizaki et al., resulted in a TSI = 64.72 (eutrophic) for chlorophyll a and a TSI = 66.55 (eutrophic) for water clarity; and The Nutrient Eutrophication Index (EI) according to Karydis et al., which resulted in an EI = 2.53 (oligotrophic) for nitrates and an EI = 3.35 (mesotrophic) for phosphates.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 6th Brazilian Technology Symposium, BTSym 2020 - Emerging Trends and Challenges in Technology
EditorsYuzo Iano, Osamu Saotome, Guillermo Kemper, Ana Claudia Mendes de Seixas, Gabriel Gomes de Oliveira
Pages110-120
Number of pages11
DOIs
StatePublished - 2021
Event6th Brazilian Technology Symposium, BTSym 2020 - Virtual, Online
Duration: 26 Oct 202028 Oct 2020

Publication series

NameSmart Innovation, Systems and Technologies
Volume233
ISSN (Print)2190-3018
ISSN (Electronic)2190-3026

Conference

Conference6th Brazilian Technology Symposium, BTSym 2020
CityVirtual, Online
Period26/10/2028/10/20

Keywords

  • Chlorophyll a
  • Eutrophication
  • Nutrients
  • San Nicolas lake
  • Transparency
  • Trophic state

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