Comparative Analysis Of Anthropogenic Impact On Surface Waters In Kharkiv Region

Abstract

Compared to other types of water, surface waters are under the most anthropogenic pressure. The paper analyzes the state of a number of bodies of surface water of the Kharkiv region (Ukraine), which are under various types of anthropogenic impact. Total dissolved solids (TDS) and conductivity indicators are used as parameters of comparison. The impact of agricultural activities and the urban run-off on the state of the water bodies have been studied. There is more influence of the urban run-off from more built-up areas of the city compared to detached house areas. The obtained total dissolved solids values of the bodies of water of Kharkiv region vary in the range of 190–700 mg/L and the conductivity is 280–1070 S/cm with a measurement error of 2% max for the conductivity and TDS.