Editorial / CHANGE 22
José María Morelos, November 3.- To protect the health of the community and the wildlife of the region, detailed analysis of the water was carried out in the San Diego lagoon, one of the most important bodies of water in JMM. The initiative was promoted with the objective of monitoring water quality and ensuring that its condition remains within safe parameters. This research included colorimetry studies and chemical tests that allow us to better understand the ecological balance of this natural environment.
Water quality test results
The results obtained are explained below in a simple way so that the community can understand the state of the lagoon water:
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Water and air temperature: Both were recorded at 30°C. This data is significant, since temperature can directly influence the behavior of aquatic organisms and the amount of oxygen available in the water. A high temperature, such as the one detected, usually decreases dissolved oxygen, which affects the health of fish and other species.
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Water hardness: A hardness of 1240 PPM (parts per million) was obtained, which indicates a high concentration of minerals, especially calcium and magnesium. This level of hardness means that the water could affect some household uses due to mineral buildup in pipes and appliances. Additionally, hard water can have an impact on aquatic fauna and flora, which adapt better to water with fewer minerals.
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Alkalinity: Alkalinity was measured at 250%, which shows the ability of water to resist drastic changes in its pH. A high level of alkalinity acts as a natural buffer that prevents water from becoming too acidic, which protects aquatic organisms and helps maintain the chemical balance of the water.
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Dissolved oxygen: The water recorded a dissolved oxygen level of 5.2%, enough for fish and other organisms to survive. However, it is essential to keep this level stable, since a drop in oxygen could put the species that inhabit the lagoon at risk.
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pH level: The pH of the water is in a neutral state, with a value of 7.0. This means that the water is neither acidic nor alkaline, which is ideal for maintaining the health of the organisms that depend on the lagoon for their sustenance. A balanced pH allows aquatic ecosystems to function healthily and promotes biodiversity in the area.
These results are of great importance for the environmental monitoring group “Friends of Sian Ka’an,” who supervise the quality of the entity’s water tables. Thanks to their efforts and coordination with local authorities, the community can have reliable information about the state of the water in the San Diego lagoon. Continuous monitoring of these parameters will allow any change that could affect the health of the inhabitants and the balance of the ecosystem to be detected in time.
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