Impact Of Floating Net Cagedevelopment On Carrying Capacity Of Kotopanjang Reservoir In Kampar Regency

Abstract

Increasing the number of floating net cages in the Kotopanjang reservoir has been economically capable of increasing income and employment in the region. However, it has the potential to increase the pollution of organic waste into the waters.This study aims to determine the water quality of the Kotopanjang reservoir, to determine the impact of the development of fish farming system on the carrying capacity of the Kotopanjang reservoir, and to develop a strategy of developing a sustainable fish culture on floating net cage system in Kotopanjang reservoir, Kampar district. The study is a qualitative research. Technique of data retrieval is done by field observation and literature study. Data were analyzed descriptively. The result of the research shows that there is a decrease of water quality in reservoir protection zone area (around dam site).This is because about 72.56% of floating net cages in the reservoir are located around the zone. The carrying capacity of the Kotopanjang reservoir that of 14,200 hectares can be developed for fish farming with the floating net cages system ranging from 19,559-33,515 plots. However, it should be noted that the layout and spatial use has been determined.