Jonecis A. Dayap, Wilfred V. Rios, Joey S. Estorosos, John Michael B. Genterolizo, Ricky B. Villeta, and Mark Ian C. Andres
from the School of Arts and Sciences, University of San Jose-Recoletos, Cebu, Philippines, wrote a research
paper about Analyzing Seasonal Water Quality Changes in Laguna Lake: A Factor Analysis Study entitled "Assessment of seasonal variations in surface water quality of Laguna Lake Stations using factor analysis." This research paper published by the Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences | JBES, an open access scholarly research journal on Environmental Sciences, under the affiliation of the International Network For Natural Sciences | INNSpub, an open access multidisciplinary research journal publisher.
Abstract
Laguna Lake is one of
the lakes that largely contribute to the socio-economic and environmental needs
of the Philippines as it supports fisheries and aquaculture, recreation, power
generation, and industries. In this study, the two-year (2018-2019) water
quality monitoring data from Laguna Lake Development Authority was subjected to
multivariate factor analysis. Initially, the dataset was divided into two
categories, representing the dry and wet seasons. Factor analysis was then
performed in order to identify major contributing factors that significantly
influence the water quality of the lake during dry and wet seasons. Factor
analysis for the two data sets (dry and wet) was able to identify three factors,
namely, nutrient pollutants, influential water quality and nitrification.
Results showed that the nutrient factor constitutes the biggest impact with a
variance of 23.6% on the lake’s water quality during dry season, following
influential water quality (22.2%) and nitrification (20.3%). However the
nutrient factor contributes the least impact with a variance of 15.1% on the
quality of water during wet season while the influential water quality
contributes the highest amount of variance (29.4%). Significant changes on BOD
and pH were also observed between seasons. Hence, it can be recommended to have
strategies for regular monitoring and maintenance of water quality in Laguna
Lake. In addition, environmental programs, and policies concerning water, air,
and land protection by stakeholders must be realized to ensure sustainability,
and conservation of all forms of life particularly aquatic life species.
Introduction
Surface water quality
is a matter of critical concern in developing countries because of a growing
population, rapid industrialization, urbanization, and agricultural
modernization (Wang et al., 2018). Of all water bodies, lakes and rivers are
the most vulnerable to pollution because of their role in carrying agricultural
run-off, and municipal and industrial wastewater (Huang et al., 2010). Water
quality experts and decision-makers are confronted with significant challenges
in their efforts to manage surface water resources due to these complex issues
(Elhatip et al., 2007).
According to the
Department of Tourism (DoT) (2021), the Philippines is home to some of the most
sought-after tourist destinations, with its cool and pristine bodies of water
that offer a sense of freedom in the great outdoors. Among these destinations
are enchanting rivers and serene lakes located in areas with magnificent
geologic landforms. However, with the booming economy (Boquet, 2017) and the
transformation of these places into urban settlements (Hölscher and
Frantzeskaki, 2021; Concepcion, 1976) in response to increasing populations,
water pollution has become a pressing issue. The government is taking steps to
mitigate these problems through policies and programs such as the Philippine
Clean Water Act of 2004 (RA 9275) (Miguel, 2019).
One example of this is
the Laguna Lake, which is surrounded by key urban cities and agricultural lands
that are supplied with water from rivers, creeks, and floodways, which are
usually surrounded by densely populated areas (Cruz et al., 2012). Moreover,
Laguna Lake is presently utilized as a catch basin (Santos‐Borja and Nepomuceno,
2006) when flooding due to naturally occurring phenomena like typhoons and
heavy rains that happen mostly during wet seasons (Miguel, 2019). This, makes
the water pollution in Laguna Lake (Barril et al., 1994; Barril and Tumlos,
2002) further complicated and the situation more problematic.
Hence, to better
understand how the dynamics of water quality in Laguna Lake play out during
different seasons (Garcia-Ferrer et al., 2003) a series of parallel
measurements of seven (7) critical parameters (Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD),
Dissolved Oxygen (DO), Fecal Coliform, pH level, Ammonia, Nitrate, and
Inorganic Phosphate) were conducted during dry and wet seasons. Performing a
series of various statistical approaches (inferential, correlational, and
multivariate factor analysis) (Sevilla, Lee & Lee, 2010) to the critical
parameters that define the water quality of the lake draws a quantified
description of the situation. This study aims to determine which water quality
parameters can provide a contrast between the wet and dry seasons. Furthermore,
the study aims to determine the major contributing factors that affect Laguna
Lakes’ water quality during wet and dry seasons. Check out more by following the link Assessment of seasonal variations in surface water quality of Laguna Lake Stations using factor analysis

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