THE VALUE OF ORGANOLEPTIC INDICATORS OF DRINKING WATER THE ROSTOV REGION, AS FACTORS OF THE EPIDEMIC SAFETY OF POPULATION HEALTH

2019 ◽  
pp. 24-34
Author(s):  
Timur Khetsuriani ◽  
Elena Chaplygina ◽  
Tatyana Zhukova ◽  
Elgudzha Khetsuriani
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Drinking Water ◽  
Green Algae ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Environmental Safety ◽  
Blue Green Algae ◽  
Rostov Region ◽  
Organoleptic Characteristics ◽  
Aesthetic Appearance ◽  
Mass Development

The article presents an overview of the mass development of cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) in the don river of the Rostov region, which leads to the phenomenon, received in the literature the name of harmful “flowering” of water. The harmfulness of the mass development of cyanobacteria is changes in organoleptic characteristics of drinking water, which lead to the production of a large number of dangerous to human health and animal toxins, to reduce water quality, violation of the aesthetic appearance of the reservoir, the loss of useful human properties of the aquatic ecosystem and are factors of epidemic safety of public health. Experimental studies of the properties of cyanobacteria and toxins produced by blue-green algae are pre-sented. The first studies were carried out at the pilot plant on the technology of purification of flowering don water to ensure environmental safety of drinking water and public health.

scholarly journals Assessment of qualitative indicators of drinking water and their influence on human health, as ecological safety factor of population

2019 ◽  
Vol 126 ◽  
pp. 00067
Author(s):  
V.L. Bondarenko ◽  
E.D. Khetsuriani ◽  
A.I. Ilyasov ◽  
E.A. Semenova
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Green Algae ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Environmental Safety ◽  
Urban Systems ◽  
Blue Green Algae ◽  
Organoleptic Characteristics ◽  
Drinking Water Purification ◽  
Safety Of Drinking Water

Based on the results of experimental studies of the cyanobacteria and toxins properties, produced byblue-green algae, was assessed the quality of drinking water according to organoleptic characteristics in the area of the Lower Don geosystem. Experimental data on the properties of cyanobacteria and toxinsproduced by blue-green algae are presented in this study. Based on the results of research at the pilotplant, the basics of drinking water purification technology in the water dipper from blue-green algae have been developed, which to some extent helps to increase the environmental safety of drinking water in urban systems and settlements.

scholarly journals Drinking Water Supply under the Conditions of Mass Development of Blue-green Algae in Reservoirs.

2021 ◽  
pp. 121-134
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Water Supply ◽  
Green Algae ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Drinking Water Treatment ◽  
Toxic Substances ◽  
Surface Source ◽  
Blue Green Algae ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Mass Development

An assessment of the pollution of a surface source of water supply (the Kuibyshev reservoir) with metabolites of cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) under conditions of an increase in biogenic load is carried out. During the period of mass development of cyanobacteria, the quality of water in the reservoir deteriorates in terms of a number of indicators, including smell, taste, and content of organic and toxic substances. Among the wide range of cyanoxins, the greatest danger to the population is microcystin-LR, the concentration of which in drinking water should not exceed 1 μg/dm3. The growth of anthropogenic load and global warming of the climate create favorable conditions for the rapid development of cyanobacteria, therefore, the problem of providing the population with high-quality drinking water will only worsen in the future. Traditional methods used at drinking water treatment plants in Volga cities are ineffective in removing intracellular and extracellular cyanotoxins. The best and safest barrier against the ingress of cyanotoxins into drinking water can be membrane technologies that allow ultrafiltration of bacterial cells without mechanical damage and nanofiltration of cyanotoxins dissolved in water.

Vertical profile of algal distribution during aeration prior to intake tower for safe drinking water

2007 ◽  
Vol 55 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 321-327 ◽  
Author(s):  
H.K. Kim ◽  
J.M. Kim ◽  
Y.J. Lee ◽  
B.I. Kim ◽  
B.C. Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Green Algae ◽  
Vertical Profile ◽  
Water Bloom ◽  
Safe Drinking Water ◽  
Blue Green Algae ◽  
Natural Toxins ◽  
Dam Site ◽  
The Vertical Distribution ◽  
Algal Distribution

Blue-green algae or cyanobacteria comprise a diverse group of organisms, all of which generate potent natural toxins, as well as characteristic odours. In particular, blue-green algae, such as Microcystis and Anabaena, are often detected abundantly in surface water used as a drinking water resource. In order to confirm our ability to provide safe drinking water even during a water bloom, we have conducted an investigation into the vertical distribution of algae during aeration prior to entry into the intake tower at a dam site. Our analysis of the vertical algal distribution during aeration indicated that aeration occurring at the intake tower exerts a significant influence on the safety of the drinking water. It was determined that the discontinuation of aeration and an increase in the depth at which water intake is conducted, constitutes a viable strategy for the maintenance of toxin- and odour-free drinking water, particularly during water bloom events.

scholarly journals Cyanobacterial (blue-green algae) contamination in drinking water and perinatal outcomes

1999 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 154-158 ◽  
Author(s):  
Louis S. Pilotto ◽  
Erich V. Kliewer ◽  
Robyn D. Davies ◽  
Michael D. Burch ◽  
Robyn G. Attewell
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Green Algae ◽  
Perinatal Outcomes ◽  
Blue Green Algae

scholarly journals MATERIALS FOR THE SUBSTANTIATION OF HYGIENIC STANDARD OF MICROCYSTIN-LR IN WATER OF WATER OBJECTS

2018 ◽  
Vol 97 (11) ◽  
pp. 1046-1052 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nataliya A. Egorova ◽  
N. V. Kuz ◽  
O. O. Sinitsyna
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Green Algae ◽  
River Flow ◽  
Reproductive Function ◽  
Anthropogenic Pollution ◽  
Toxicity Assessment ◽  
Water Bodies ◽  
Laboratory Animals ◽  
Hazard Class ◽  
Blue Green Algae

Introduction. The growth of the anthropogenic pollution of water bodies and the regulation of river flow has led to an almost universal intensification of eutrophication of water bodies, which contributes to the mass development (“blooming “) in the summer cyanobacteria - blue-green algae. The main danger of “ blooming “ is the ability of cyanobacteria to produce toxins to adversely affect human health, among which hepatotoxin microcystin-LR takes the first place in prevalence and toxicity. To date, microcystin-LR in drinking water is regulated by WHO and 22 States, but in Russia, microcystin-LR in water is not standardized. The purpose of this work is to substantiate the MAC of microcystin-LR in water of water bodies and drinking water of the Russian Federation. Material and methods. The data of the world practice of the toxicity assessment of microcystin-LR, including the acute and chronic effects of microcystin-LR on animals and humans in natural conditions; the results of the study of acute, subacute and chronic toxic effects, effects on reproductive function, mutagenic, genotoxic and carcinogenic effects in experiments on laboratory animals were analyzed. The methodology of substantiation and harmonization of hygienic standards of substances in water was used. Results. Analysis of the information about the toxic effect of microcystin-LR, the experience of WHO and 22 countries on the regulation of its permissible content in water, as well as domestic experience of justification and harmonization of hygienic standards makes it possible to recommend the MAC microcystin-LR in water of water bodies and drinking water at the level of 0.001 mg/l marked “k” (carcinogen), 1st hazard class, limiting harmfulness index - sanitary-toxicological. Discussion. The results of the study showed that to justify the MAC of microcystin-LR in water, one index of harmfulness is sufficient - sanitary-toxicological, the study of the effect on organoleptic and general sanitary indices is not advisable because of the specific properties of the toxin. Conclusion. In the conditions of non-decreasing pollution of water bodies with cyanotoxins of blue-green algae, the introduction of MAC microcystin-LR will be important for the prevention of its adverse effects on public health.

scholarly journals Assessment of environmental risks to the Voronezh Oblast public health resulted from contamination of drinking water sources

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Drinking Water ◽  
Water Policy ◽  
Natural Waters ◽  
Environmental Safety ◽  
Carcinogenic Risk ◽  
Environmental Risks ◽  
The Body ◽  
Practical Significance ◽  
Voronezh Oblast

The relevance of research is particularly high for the Central Black Earth Region due to the high population density and the presence of numerous dispersed sources of environmental risk with a chemical type of impact on natural waters. People are forced to use water that does not meet health standards for drinking purposes, which poses a serious threat to their health. The article presents the results of calculating the non-carcinogenic risk from exposure of the body to priority chemicals (iron, manganese, nitrates) contained in the drinking water supply sources of the region, based on average annual concentrations at 174 monitoring points of control (m.t.c.) of the distribution network in settlements Voronezh Oblast. Methods. As a methodological basis for assessing environmental risks, the regulatory document R.2.1.10.1920–04 “Guidelines for assessing the risk to public health when exposed to chemicals that pollute the environment” was used. Results. According to the results of the study, it was revealed that nitrates remain the dominant indicator of drinking water pollution in the region. Calculations showed that in 9 settlements of 7 districts of the Oblast and the city of Voronezh (19 m.t.s. out of 174), the quantitative value of the non-carcinogenic risk poses an objective threat to the health of both children and adults living in these territories. The practical significance of the work is determined by the possibility of using the results of the study to improve regional water policy and increase the environmental safety and comfort of water use in the region.

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