DOC value increases ----resulting in the alteration of aquatic pH

Hi Mohammad

TOC, as it implies, is the total ORGANIC C which is in the structure of organic molecules (hydrocarbons). When the algae dies, it starts to be physically and chemically decomposed by the existing bacteria and other microorganisms in the water. Some of it also starts to decompose by the chemistry of the water (especially in acidic waters, pH

Hi Mohammad,

Have a look at this publication. Maybe it refers to papers you are interrested in.

Article Assessment of the physico-chemical quality and extent of alg...