Part : 01
Site selection for pond
· The proposed site should be free from trees, bush, rocks, and grasses and
away from densely populated, industrial area.
· The quality of soil (PH 6.5-7.5)
influences both water quality and productivity in a pond. The soil must also be
suitable for dike construction. Avoiding sandy, muddy Black pirates, Pit
forming and Acid sulphate soil. Sandy and muddy soils are not suitable
for pond construction because of low water retention capacity.