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Table 2 Factor analysis results of the significant water quality parameters

From: Eutrophication factor analysis using Carlson trophic state index (CTSI) towards non-algal impact reservoirs in Taiwan

Parameters

Component 1

Component 2

SD

−0.103

−0.934

Chl-a

0.768**

0.259

TP

0.907**

0.127

SS

0.378

0.687*

COD

0.748**

0.329

NH3

0.810**

0.007

TSI (TP)

0.774**

0.433

TSI (SD)

0.213

0.949**

TSI (Chl-a)

0.625*

0.333

Initial Eigenvalues (%)

55.9

16.9

Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin

0.78

p-value

< 0.001

  1. Double asterisks (**): a strong factor loading; a single asterisk (*): a medium factor loading