WATER QUALITY OF SOME DRINKING WATER SOURCES IN RURAL AREA OF BOTOSANI COUNTY
Journal Title: Present Environment and Sustainable Development - Year 2012, Vol 6, Issue 1
Abstract
A significant risk for human health can result from exposure to natural or toxic non-pathogenic contaminants which are ubiquitously present in the water sources for population. The purpose of this study was to analyze the mineral content of drinking water from surface and subterranean sources in 10 rural localities (Răchiţi, Corni, Vârfu Câmpului, Dersca, Drăguşeni, Rădăuţi Prut, Dobîrceni, Albeşti, Prăjeni, Frumuşica) of Botoşani County. According to the standardized methods, the concentration of important ions, temperature, total pH, dissolved salts, alkalinity, chlorides, hardness and some toxic metals (lead and cadmium) were determined. The ratio of Ca/Mg, Na/total cations, SO4/Cl was recalculated. The study showed variations of the ratio Ca/Mg and the presence of lead in stagnant drinking water. A raised concentration of minerals and corrosivity can restrict the use of water and can influence population health.
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Paul-Narcis Vieru, Iolanda Sîncu, Nicoleta-Delia Vieru
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