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HYGIENIC CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF GROUNDWATER IN RYAZAN REGION
Solovyev DA1 Dementiev AA1, Kluchnikova NM2, Prokhorov NI3
1 Pavlov Ryazan State Medical University, Ryazan
2 Center for Hygiene and Epidemiology in Ryazan Region, Ryazan
3 Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow
Among the factors that have a strong impact on public health the environment, living conditions, food and water quality are just as important as socio-economic forces. Providing the population with access to safe potable water has become a socioeconomic priority in Russia. The aim of this work was to characterize the aquifers supplying the population of Ryazan region with water for personal and domestic needs and to compare their chemical composition. Sample collection was performed in cooperation with the Center for Hygiene and Epidemiology (Ryazan region). The obtained data were processed using ANOVA. The Kashirsky and Ozersko-Khovansky aquifers turn to be the most commonly used ones supplying water to 30.7% and 27.3% of the total artesian wells. The Oksko-Tarussky and Podolsko-Myachkovsky aquifers rank second, feeding 21% and 18.9% of the wells, respectively. The share of the Kasimovsky aquifer in the total water supply is only 2.1%. Although the recommended lifespan of an artesian well is 25 years, two-thirds of the wells in Ryazan region have been in service for 26 to 50 years, and one in every 4 wells is over 50 years old. The chemical composition of the groundwater drawn from different aquifers is different. High concentrations (0.7 mg/l) of iron (Fe2+) are present in the water from the Ozersko-Khovansky aquifer (р > 0.05). Sulfates are found in abundance in the Podolsko-Myachkovsky and Ozersko-Khovansky aquifer. The water from the Oksko-Tarussky aquifer contains high concentrations of ionized ammonia.
Keywords: aquifers, interstitial waters, artesian waters, chemical composition of artesian waters, artesian wells
gg Correspondence should be addressed: David A. Solovyev Vysokovoltnaya 7, korp. 1, Ryazan, 390005; soldos1@yandex.ru
Received: 19.06.2018 Accepted: 26.10.2018
DOI: 10.24075/brsmu.2018.055
ГИГИЕНИЧЕСКАЯ ХАРАКТЕРИСТИКА ХИМИЧЕСКОГО СОСТАВА ВОДЫ ПОДЗЕМНЫХ ВОДОИСТОЧНИКОВ РЯЗАНСКОЙ ОБЛАСТИ
Д. А. Соловьёв1 н, А. А. Дементьев1, Н. М. Ключникова2, Н. И. Прохоров3
1 Рязанский государственный медицинский университет имени И. П. Павлова, Рязань
2 Центр гигиены и эпидемиологии в Рязанской области, Рязань
3 Первый Московский государственный медицинский университет имени И. М. Сеченова (Сеченовский университет), Москва
Среди факторов, влияющих на здоровье населения, кроме социально-экономических, большую роль играют состояние окружающей среды, условия быта, питание, водоснабжение. Обеспечение населения доброкачественной питьевой водой является важнейшим направлением социально-экономического развития России. Целью работы было охарактеризовать подземные водоносные горизонты, используемые для централизованного питьевого водоснабжения населения Рязанской области, и провести сравнительный анализ химического состава их артезианских вод. Материалом исследования служили данные о качестве воды водоносных горизонтов Рязанской области, полученные при совместной работе с ФБУЗ «Центр гигиены и эпидемиологии в Рязанской области». Использовали метод сравнительного анализа. Статистическую обработку проводили методом дисперсионного анализа. Чаще всего в районах Рязанской области для водоснабжения населения используются Каширский и Озерско-Хованский водоносные горизонты, на долю которых приходится соответственно 30,7 и 27,3% скважин от их общего количества. Окско-Тарусский и Подольско-Мячковский водоносные горизонты используются реже (21 и 18,9% скважин соответственно). Доля наиболее редко используемого Касимовского водоносного горизонта в целом по Рязанской области составляет 2,1%. Хотя рекомендуемый срок использования артезианских скважин составляет 25 лет, две трети из них эксплуатируются от 26 до 50 лет, а каждая четвертая скважина — более 50 лет. Вода различных горизонтов области отличается по химическому составу. По сравнению с другими водоносными горизонтами, Озерско-Хованский характеризуется более высоким содержанием железа (Fe2+), концентрация которого составляет 0,7 мг/л (р > 0,05), Подольско-Мячковский и Озерско-Хованский — сульфатов, а Окско-Тарусский — ионов аммония.
Ключевые слова: водоносные горизонты, межпластовые воды, артезианские воды, химический состав, артезианские скважины
^ Для корреспонденции: Давид Андреевич Соловьёв
ул. Высоковольтная, 7, корп. 1, г. Рязань, 390005; soldos1@yandex.ru
Статья получена: 19.06.2018 Статья принята к печати: 26.10.2018
DOI: 10.24075/vrgmu.2018.055
Among the factors that have a strong impact on public health the environment is just as important as socio-economic conditions; this is particularly true for drinking water [1, 2]. Providing the population with access to safe potable water has become a socio-economic priority in Russia [3, 4]. When it comes to public water supply, groundwater should be preferred over surface water [5-7]. This is because groundwater has a more stable chemical composition, is less likely to be contaminated with pathogenic bacteria and has better organoleptic properties [8, 9]. At the same time, groundwater sometimes contains high concentrations of chemical elements and compounds that exceed safety thresholds, depending on the sedimentary rocks that form an aquifer [10, 11]. In Ryazan region, the majority of residential areas rely on groundwater sources [12-15]. Therefore, it is vital to monitor the quality of groundwater intended for public use. The aim of this study was to compare the chemical composition of groundwater drawn from different artesian wells across Ryazan region, the share of individual aquifers in the total water supply and the age and depth of the wells currently in service.
METHODS
Sample collection was done in cooperation with the Center for Hygiene and Epidemiology (Ryazan region). Groundwater samples were collected from every artesian well across Ryazan region once per season from 2010 through 2015 in strict compliance with the Sanitary rules and regulations (SanPIN 2.1.4.1074-01) [14]. The samples were tested for the presence of iron, sulfates and ionized ammonia. The depth and age of the wells were compared. The data were processed in Statistica 6 using ANOVA.
RESULTS
At present, there are 291 artesian wells in the region drawing water from different aquifers. The most commonly used aquifers are the Kashirsky and Ozersko-Khovansky supplying water to 30.7% and 27.3% of the wells, respectively. The Oksko-Tarussky and Podolsko-Myachkovsky aquifers have
lower shares of 21% and 18.9%, respectively. The Kasimovsky aquifer is the most rarely used one feeding 2.1% of the wells.
The quality of drinking water largely depends on the depth of the well. We compared the depth of the currently used artesian wells across Ryazan region and found out that almost two halves of them were more than 150 m deep, every fourth well reached 100 to 150 m in depth, and only 15% of wells drew water from shallower depths (Fig. 1).
The deepest wells (over 100 m) are located on the territory of the Ozersko-Khovansky and Kasimovsky aquifers, making up 64% and 66% of the wells fed by each aquifer, respectively. Wells shallower than 50 m are typical for the Oksko-Tarussky aquifer (47.8%).
Well age is an important factor in assessing the sanitary condition of the well and groundwater quality. The recommended lifespan of an artesian well is 25 years [13]. Our analysis reveals that the majority (60%) of the wells for public water supply in Ryazan region have been in service for 26 to 50 years (Table 1). About one in every 4 wells is older than 50 years, while only 14.8% of the wells have been used for less than 25 years.
This trend is typical for the majority of aquifers except for Kasimovsky; two- thirds of the wells that draw water from this aquifer have been used for 25 years, while the rest are as old as 26 to 50 years.
The analysis of the chemical composition of the groundwater samples revealed that their salinity varied between 0.2 and 0.9 g/l. There were significant differences between the Ozersko-Khovansky, Oksko-Tarussky and Podolsko-Myachkovsky aquifers in the concentrations of certain chemical compounds and elements. For example, the average iron concentrations in the Ozersko-Khovansy aquifer were 0.7 mg/l p > 0.05), which exceeds the threshold of 0.3 mg/l established by the Russian hygiene standard 2.1.5.1315-03. Iron concentrations in the studied samples ranged from 0.035 to 8.22 mg/l and were above the established norm in 40% of cases [5]. The average concentrations of ionized ammonia in the Oksko-Tarussky aquifer differed significantly from those in the Kashirsky, Kasimovsky and Ozersko-Khovansy aquifers. Importantly, the average sulfate levels in the groundwater samples from the Oksko-Tarussky aquifer were 113.9 mg/l, differing significantly
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Fig. 1. The proportion of the artesian wells of various depth feeding from different aquifers
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Table 1. The proportion of the artesian wells of various age feeding from different aquifers of Ryazan region
Aquifer Proportion of artesian wells of various age, %
< 25 years 26-50 years 50 years and above
Kashirsky 16.3 60.4 23.3
Ozersko-Khovansy 16.9 60.0 23.1
Oksko-Tarussky 13.6 65.5 20.9
Podolsko-Myachkovsky 2.6 58.0 39.4
Kasimovsky 64.7 35.3 0
Table 2. The average concentrations of ionized ammonia, iron and sulfates in the studied groundwater sources
Aquifer x± tm, mg/ml
Ionized ammonia Iron ions Sulfates
Ozersko-Khovansy 0.2 ± 0.1 0.7 ± 0.2 125.1 ± 27.9
Podolsko-Myachkovsky 0.4 ± 0.1 0.3 ± 0.1 113.9 ± 20.4
Kashirsky 0.2 ± 0.1 0.3 ± 0.1 60.5 ± 8.1
Kasimovsky 0.2 ± 0.1 0.2 ± 0.2 43.4 ± 22.4
Oksko-Tarussky 0.6 ± 0.1 0.4 ± 0.1 54.5 ± 6.1
Note: x is the average concentration, tm is confidence interval.
from the corresponding concentrations measured for other aquifers (p > 0.05). Sulfate levels reached their minimum at 0.3 mg/l and maximum at 810 mg/l. No significant differences between the aquifers were observed in the levels of fluorides, magnesium, manganese, bromine, beryllium, and chlorides.
To sum up, the concentrations of iron, sulfates and ionized ammonia differ significantly between the aquifers of Ryazan region (Table 2).
The levels of sulfates are higher in the Podolsko-Myachkovsky and Ozersko-Khovansky aquifers than in their counterparts. The average concentration of ionized ammonia in the Oksko-Tarussky aquifer was higher than in other aquifers.
DISCUSSION
Ryazan region relies on the groundwater stored in the carboniferous and Upper Devonian water-bearing layers of the Moscow artesian basin. The majority of Ryazan aquifers are part of the carboniferous aquifer system. The aquifers studied in this article were formed by water percolating through gypsum deposits; therefore, the groundwater in them is rich in sulfates and calcium.
Our study demonstrates that groundwater samples collected across Ryazan region are different in their chemical composition, which can be explained by the history of the corresponding aquifers [1]. The Ozersko-Khovansky aquifer has increased concentrations of iron (0.7 mg/l on average) exceeding those in other aquifers p < 0.05); 40% of its groundwater samples do not meet the Russian hygiene standards of 0.3 mg/l (standard 2.1.5.1315-03). Such high figures mean that measures should be taken to deferrize the groundwater drawn from these artesian wells. The groundwater drawn from Ozersko-Khovansky and Podolsko-Myachkovsky aquifers contains more sulfates (125.1 and 113.9 mg/l, respectively) than other aquifers, which again can be explained by the specifics of their formation, such as gypsum dissolution [2]. Interestingly, the Oksko-Tarussky aquifer has the highest (0.6 mg/l) average concentrations of ionized ammonia p < 0.05). However, the presence of ionized ammonia is not typical for this aquifer
and can indirectly suggest organic contamination resulting from the misuse of the wells [2]. The supposition about the organic origin of ionized ammonia is underpinned by the fact that the wells drawing water from this aquifer are mostly shallow (< 50 m in depth) (p < 0,05) and the majority of them (86.4%) have been in service longer than their recommended lifespan of 25 years. Obviously, shallower artesian wells are at a higher risk of surface water contamination. The large proportion of old (> 25 years) wells in Ryazan region prompts their renovation [16-18].
CONCLUSIONS
In Ryazan region, public water supply relies mainly on the groundwater of the Ozersko-Khovansky and Kashirsky aquifers. The deepest artesian wells (> 100 m) are located on the territory of the Kasimovsky and Podolsko-Myachkovsky aquifers where they also prevail. The Podolsko-Myachkovsky aquifer feeds the majority of the old wells (> 50 years). The highest concentrations of sulfates are found in the Podolsko-Myachkovsky and Ozersko-Khovansky aquifers, the highest levels of iron (Fe2+) are observed for the Ozersko-Khovansky aquifer, and the highest concentrations of ionized ammonia are found in the Oksko-Tarussky aquifer. The groundwater drawn from the Ozersko-Khovansky aquifer does not meet the sanitary standards adopted in Russia (standard 2.1.5.1315-03) in terms of its iron levels, which are expected to be no higher than 0.3 mg/l, and requires deferrization. Because we covered a very limited range of chemical elements and compounds in our study and the sampling schedule was arbitrary, there could be some uncertainties in the results of the analysis. Therefore, we believe it reasonable to conduct another study in order to compare the concentrations of fluorine and molybdenum in the groundwater of the same aquifers. On the whole, our study demonstrates that the quality of water drawn from the aquifers with different chemical composition should be monitored on a regular basis. Measures should be taken to deferrize the supplied groundwater and to renovate old artesian wells.
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