Two Identified Human-Induced Stressors in Palakpakin Lake Before 1980s to 2022
Source: Palakpakin Lake FGD Participants
Application of Inorganic Fertilizers
Violation of the 10% limit on fish cages
Use of sinker feeds
Introduction of invasive species
Quarrying
Improper disposal of solid wastes
Improper discharge of liquid waste (black and gray water)
Palakpakin Lake Problem Tree
Historical Water Quality Data of Palakpakin Lake (1996-2018)
Data Source: Laguna Lake Development Authority
Water Quality Parameters Considered:
Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD)
Chloride
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
Dissolved Oxygen (DO)
Phosphate Ion (IPO4)
Toxic Ammonia (NH3)
Nitrate (NO3)
pH
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
Total Suspended Solids (TSS)
Total Coliform
Below are the data visualizations for each Water Quality Parameter gathered by the LLDA.