Assessment of anthropogenic changes natural hydrochemical pool Western Bug River

Abstract

The origins of the river Western Bug described which flows along the Polish-Ukrainian border, moves towards in Poland Bug (Western Bug) falls into the artificial lake Zehzhynske. Physiographic conditions of the general direction of the river flow given. Water regime of the Western Bug characterized. Forming of the chemical composition of water, water basin salinity in its natural state, chemical composition of river waters participating surface, groundwater and wastewater (anthropogenic) of water due to the change during the year as various kinds of influence are presented. Filtration properties of rocks varied presented. The degree of leaching of rocks, fracturing and chemical composition in the context of basin waters dedicated to the three intervals described. Anthropogenic impacts are discussed concerning the formation of hydro chemical characteristics as significant influence of economic activity (plowing, melioration, water intake, wastewater discharges, etc.). Concentration of major ions in water is given. Characterization of organic and biogenous nutrients is given also. Summarizing information it is postulated, that the Western Bug water is not as high quality and does not meet the requirements for surface water quality, operating in Poland. Most standard rates exceed nitrates, phosphates and zinc.