The objective of this study was to evaluate the contents and fractions of P in water bodies at the Campus of the Federal University of Lavras to verify the occurrence of eutrophication. Eight artificial lakes were chosen, representing the conditions of soil use and management in the campus. The samples were collected monthly from January to December 2004. The levels of P in the following forms were assessed: soluble orthophosphate (OPS), total orthophosphate (OPT), total soluble P (PST), total P (PT), total particulate P (PPT), soluble non-reactive P (PNRS), non-reactive particulate P (PNRP), and total particulate orthophosphate (OPP). The pH, electrolytic conductivity, Ca, Mg, Na, K, NO-3, NH+4 and NO-2 were also evaluated. The contents of OPS were below those allowed by the CONAMA 357/05 Resolution. Nevertheless, other fractions of P were present in high contents, reflecting the soil conditions and the rainfall. Episodes of high P contents were momentary. In general, these water bodies may be considered of excellent quality concerning the P contents. Soil management in the Campus and the treatment applied to effluents and waste waters appear to be suitable avoiding eutrophication.
Phosphate; eutrophication; water quality
