Contribution to the study of the quality of drinking water sources in the southern districts of the Republic of Moldova

Abstract

Introduction. Water use is multiplied. The closest concern is for drinking water for which the insurance conditions are quite special, are regulated by the state by norms and standards. The present paper presents data and information on the quality of drinking water sources in the southern districts of the Republic of Moldova such as Cahul, Taraclia and Cantemir. Aim of the study. Control and monitoring of water quality in order to verify that the water distributed to the consumer is in accordance with the quality requirements and does not create risks for the population's health. Materials and methods. Laboratory data obtained by physico-chemical and microbiological analysis, normative acts regarding drinking water and its quality. Results. As a result of the laboratory investigations of the water samples taken from the water sources in the southern districts of Moldova (Cahul, Cantemir, Taraclia), most of them correspond to the sanitary regulations, and in some cases they challenge the non-compliance of the sanitary norms with the physico-chemical and microbiological indices. Conclusions. The sources that provide the drinking water in the southern districts of the Republic of Moldova have to be monitored by taking water samples and laboratory analysis. If the laboratory analyzes indicate water that does not meet the drinking conditions, its use for human consumption will be prohibited, especially for children, as well water treatment measures should search for other sources of guaranteed drinking water that meet the sanitary norms. Water is a precious and common good to mankind, because of its importance for the health of the population and the development of society protective measures are required.