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Title: | Study on the quality of ground, spring and river waters in South–East Serbia | Authors: | Stojanović, Zorica Švarc-Gajić, Jaroslava Đorđević, Marika Grahovac, Nada Vasin, Jovica Đurović, Ana Kravić, Snežana |
Issue Date: | 2015 | Publisher: | Belgrade: Association of the Chemical Engineers of Serbia | Journal: | Hemijska Industrija | Abstract: | The study deals with mineral characterisation of natural waters from South–East Serbia. The contents of aluminium, arsenic, calcium, cadmium, cobalt, chromium, cooper, iron, potassium, magnesium, manganese, sodium, nickel, lead and zinc were analysed in spring, ground and river waters by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectrometry (ICPAES) technique. The study area was in the Southern Serbia, and included slopes of Rtanj, Ozren, Bukovik, Vrdenik and Čemernik mountains, and the valley of South Morava. Obtained contents were compared with Serbian regulations on the quality of water for human use, and directive of World Health Organization (WHO) for maximum allowed concentrations of chemical substances. High contents of macro-elements, namely calcium, magnesium and potassium, were detected in several spring and ground water samples which are believed to be due to direct influence of rock minerals. Some water samples contained iron, manganese and copper in concentration up to 168.3, 8.10 and 14.9 μg dm–3, respectively, but within the permissible limits. Other heavy metals were not detected in analysed samples. Based on the derived results, tested ground and spring water samples have significant potential to be used as sources for the production of bottled water, but further investigations are necessary. Additional investigations have to be focused on complete physical, chemical and microbiological assessments of water resources. Systematic hydrogeological assessment also should be performed in all seasons. In the meantime, precautionary measures should be immediately taken to protect and preserve these water resources. | URI: | https://open.uns.ac.rs/handle/123456789/6477 | ISSN: | 0367598X | DOI: | 10.2298/HEMIND131115033S |
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