STUDIES REGARDING THE DETERMINATION OF NITRITE IONS CONCENTRATION IN THE DUMBRAVITA AREA DRINKING WATER (FOUNTAIN WATER)
The paper showcases studies conducted in order to determine the existence of nitrate ions in the drinking water (fountain water) of a common household from the village of Dumbravita, Maramures County, Romania, as well as to determine the Romplumb S.A. wastewater ammonium ion. A Hanna Instruments photo colorimeter for boilers and cooling cannons was used in order to determine the nitrate ions concentration, which is a compact and versatile measuring device that can measure absorption and pH/mV, as well as a HR Hanna Nitrite photometer. Determining the ammonium ion was possible with the help of a multi parameter photo colorimeter, which employs the CAL Check function. In order to determine de nitrate ions concentration in the water samples, a photo colorimeter which employs the "Method selection"," Zero", "Read" and "Timers" functions was used. Using the "Nitrite LR" method, the device displays de nitrite-nitrogen (NO2--N) concentration measured in gg/l, and by accessing the secondary functions using the Chem Frm key, the result can be converted in gg/l of nitrite (NO2-) and sodium nitrate (NaNO2).