| S/N | Parameter | Recommended values for aquatic life |
| 01 | Temperature | 24˚C - 31˚C |
| 02 | Dissolved oxygen (mg/L) | Not below 4 ppm/mg/L |
| 03 | Turbidity (cm) | Clear water (30 cm depth) |
| 04 | TDS (mg/L) | Less than 1000 mg/L |
| 05 | TSS | >100 - <220 mg/L |
| 06 | pH | 6.5 - 8.5 |
| 07 | Total hardness | 50 - 300 ppm/mgL |
| 08 | Alkalinity | 50 - 200 ppm |
| 10 | Nitrate concentration (mg/L) | Less than 250 ppm/mg/L |
| 12 | Ammonia | Less than 0.05 ppm/mg/L |
| 13 | Iron | Less than 0 - 1 ppm |
| 14 | Lead | Less than 0.02 ppm |
| 15 | Hydrogen sulphide | Less than 0.003 ppm |
| 16 | Copper | Less than 0.0 ppm |
| 17 | Zinc | Less than 0.1 ppm |