%0 Journal Article
%T MONITORING AND EVALUATION OF THE WATER QUALITY OF TAAL LAKE, TALISAY, BATANGAS, PHILIPPINES
%A Felipe B. Martinez
%A Imelda C. Galera
%J Academic Research International
%D 2011
%I 
%X This paper presents an update on the physico-chemical properties of the Taal Lake for local government officials and representatives of non-government organizations by monitoring and evaluating a total of nine (9) water quality parameters. The study further shows that the Taal Lake¡¯s surface temperature, pH, total dissolved solids, total suspended solids, color, and dissolved oxygen content conform to the standards set by the Department of Environment and Natural resources(DENR); while phosphate, chlorine, and 5-Day 20¡ãC BOD are below the standard. Likewise, the Ttest result shows no significant difference in the overall average of the two sites at the Taal Lake (P> 0.05). Based on the data, the Lake is safe for primary contact recreation such as bathing,swimming and skin diving, and can be used for aqua culture purposes.
%K Cool dry season
%K hot dry season
%K rainy season
%K Taal Lake
%K water quality
%U http://www.savap.org.pk/journals/ARInt./Vol.1(1)/2011(1.1-21).pdf