THE STATE OF WATER QUALITY OF THE PIVDENNYI BUH RIVER WITHIN THE VINNYTSIA REGION

Abstract

Abstract. The aim of the article is to analyze the water quality of the Pivdennyi Buh River in the conditions of growing anthropogenic influence, which was carried out within the Vinnytsia region on the basis of selected samples. The author describes the main causes of anthropogenic influence on the main waterway of Vinnytsia region, reflecting the current state of water quality of the Pivdennyi Buh River. The research methodology is based on general scientific (analysis, synthesis, comparison) and statistical analysis of a number of observations on the elements of the chemical composition of water, analysis and generalization of research results. The scientific novelty of the work is that using the methods of modern research, the author analyzes the influence of anthropogenic factors on the Pivdennyi Buh River within the Vinnytsia region, by setting the state of water quality and its suitability for different types of water use. Conclusions. The main problems that negatively affect the water quality of the Pivdennyi Buh River arise from inadequate treatment of domestic wastewater, weak control over the discharge of industrial wastewater, loss and destruction of catchments, irrational location of industrial enterprises, deforestation and irrational farming methods. The industrial and agricultural burden on river ecosystems and the environment in general is constantly growing, especially in recent decades. The obtained results of hydrochemical measurements indicate the pollution of the water of the Pivdennyi Buh River with nitrates, nitrites, organic compounds and phosphates. But in general, the quality of water on most chemical indicators is safe and can be used for cultural and household and drinking needs.