Table 1 The mean physicochemical characteristics of lake water in the study area, February 2015 – January 2016
Name of the fish landing site (FLS) | pH | Temp (°C) | DO (mg/L) | CD (μS/cm) | Turb (TNU) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WHO Acceptable levels | 6.5–8.5 | – | > 5 | – | 0–5 |
Kalolo (L. Albert) | 7.18 ± 0.29 | 28.09 ± 0.86 | 5.05 ± 0.70 | 668.18 ± 186.76 | 167.29 ± 22.51 |
Panyimur L. Albert) | 7.46 ± 0.33 | 29.65 ± 0.52 | 5.90 ± 0.34 | 748.83 ± 182.73 | 94.17 ± 28.95 |
Katwe salt (L. Edward) | 8.57 ± 0.14 | 31.69 ± 0.44 | 6.79 ± 0.26 | 574.25 ± 26.19 | 105.53 ± 36.25 |
Kayanzi (L. Edward) | 7.08 ± 0.06 | 24.19 ± 0.79 | 6.76 ± 0.22 | 80.33 ± 3.33 | 67.39 ± 10.78 |
Hamukungu (L. George) | 9.03 ± 0.17 | 28.83 ± 1.02 | 6.81 ± 0.21 | 274.92 ± 9.42 | 124.29 ± 27.02 |
Kahendero (L. George) | 9.13 ± 0.23 | 30.79 ± 1.01 | 6.56 ± 0.20 | 333.65 ± 9.91 | 175.39 ± 33.75 |
Kawongo (L. Kyoga) | 7.27 ± 0.23 | 28.07 ± 0.35 | 6.54 ± 0.16 | 124.87 ± 12.42 | 136.03 ± 32.51 |
Kitwe (L. Kyoga) | 7.10 ± 0.16 | 28.44 ± 0.46 | 5.90 ± 0.50 | 91.90 ± 8.96 | 88.13 ± 17.96 |
Majanji (L. victoria) | 7.41 ± 0.13 | 28.24 ± 0.54 | 6.76 ± 0.32 | 111.05 ± 31.05 | 6.37 ± 2.55 |
Gaaba (L. Victoria) | 6.80 ± 0.42 | 27.80 ± 0.53 | 6.04 ± 0.62 | 193.23 ± 45.93 | 67.11 ± 17.74 |
Port Bell (L. Victoria) | 6.60 ± 0.23 | 27.17 ± 0.84 | 4.78 ± 0.45 | 190.29 ± 49.35 | 63.09 ± 14.70 |