Water Quality Indicators Report for May 27, 2025
In the Siberian city of Yakutsk on May 27, the treated cold water now meets the SanPiN standards for drinking water quality.
Before undergoing treatment, the water exhibited high concentrations of color (133.7 degrees), turbidity (3.88 mg/dm³), and iron (0.60 mg/dm³). However, following treatment, the water disbursed from water node No. 1 showed significantly improved quality, with reduced levels of color (6.5 degrees), turbidity (0.05 mg/dm³), and iron (0.04 mg/dm³).
According to SanPiN 1.2.3685-21, the maximum allowable concentrations in drinking water are 20 degrees for color, 1.5 mg/dm³ for turbidity, and 0.3 mg/dm³ for iron.
During floods, water samples are taken every two hours at Water Intake Facilities. Regularly, samples are taken at the endpoints of the main networks once a day. The daily data is then submitted to the Yakutia branch of Rospotrebnadzor. Additionally, the FBUZ "Center for Hygiene and Epidemiology in Yakutia" carries out parallel sampling.
If residents notice murky or impure cold water in their homes, they should lodge a complaint with their managing company and also reach out to the Yakutia branch of Rospotrebnadzor for further investigation.
Water quality parameters, such as pH, temperature, dissolved oxygen, nutrients (like nitrate and phosphate), bacteria and viruses, and heavy metals, can indicate the overall health of a water supply. Frequencies for water sampling can vary based on environmental conditions and the type of water body. During floods, when changes in water quality might be more pronounced, sampling is usually increased to monitor potential contamination.
- In the field of environmental science, it's crucial to monitor water quality parameters such as color, turbidity, and iron content, as these factors affect the health-and-wellness of citizens and the safety of our drinking water, as demonstrated in the Siberian city of Yakutsk.
- The improvement in drinking water quality in Yakutsk, where treated cold water now meets SanPiN standards, also underscores the importance of science in addressing health-and-wellness issues and ensuring the safety of our environment, particularly in the area of water resource management.
