The influence of ecochemical and ecotoxicological factors on the water of the Kisishkevi River
1 Lakob Gogebashvili Telavi State University; Department of Agrarian, Natural Sciences and Technologies; Kartuli Universiteti Str., Telavi 2200, Georgia.
2 European University, Faculty of Dentistry, 76 Davit Guramishvili Avenue, Tbilisi 0141, Georgia.
3 Davit Tvildiani Medical University, Faculty of Medicine, 2/6 Ljubljana Str., Tbilisi 0159, Georgia.
4 Beritashvili experimental biomedicine center, 4 Levan Gotua Str., Tbilisi 0112, Georgia.
5 Tbilisi State Medical University ,33 Vazha-Pshavela ave. Tbilisi, 0186 Georgia
6 Association of Innovators and Healers of Georgia “Lazaros”, Department of treatment and healing, Davit Agmashenebeli Avenue N118. Tbilisi 0112, Georgia.
Research Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 24(02), 420–424
Publication history:
Received on 21 September 2024; revised on 28 October 2024; accepted on 31 October 2024
Abstract:
This study examines the ecochemical and ecotoxicological conditions of the Kisishkevi River's water. The research was conducted in compliance with normative documents. For chemical analysis, both qualitative chemical experiments and mobile water quality analyzers, adhering to international standards, were employed. The results were evaluated in accordance with Georgia's environmental protection regulations. Parameters such as pH, mineralization, and dissolved oxygen were found to be within the permissible concentration limits for surface water, remaining within acceptable norms. However, in two seasons of the year, biological consumption of oxygen exceeded the standard levels for unpolluted waters. Notably, an increase in NO3- (nitrate) pollution was observed, with organic pollution levels rising from 40.1 mg/l to 63.2 mg/l. To maintain the ecological health of small rivers like the Kisishkevi, regular water quality monitoring is recommended.
Keywords:
River Water; Ecochemistry; Pollution; Health
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