Canal Banks Research Articles

Filíocht Nua: New Poetry

Filíocht Nua:New Poetry Michael Longley This sprig of poems, selected by Michael Longley himself, comes from the poet's latest collection, The Candlelight Master (Wake Forest, 2020), which was reviewed by poet Francis O'Hare in the Autumn 2020 issue of NHR. This selection is representative of the main themes and preoccupations of The Candlelight Master. It reveals Longley as a poet concerned with memories, which he turns into moving memorials, for his father, who served in World War I, and for war poets such as Wilfred Owen, for example. But these memorials are rightly described by the publisher as "freshly fluid structures," as they are not merely monuments to the past but humane and insightful reflections that "speak to our own dark times," reminding us of the human propensity for violence, and warning us of the cost. Other poems celebrate love, friendship, and nature—made all the more precious in the shadow of our shared human mortality and our shared planet's fragility. See, for example, "Sedge-warblers," a lament for Seamus Heaney. On making this selection of poems, Longley wrote: "Years ago when I edited Twentieth Century Irish Poems for Faber, Paul Keegan asked me to include a couple of my own poems, but I said no, anthologists shouldn't include their own work. If I had said yes, I would probably have chosen 'Ceasefire' and 'The Linen Industry.' But … my favourite poem of my own is 'Harmonica.' You see what you've started! I don't normally go on so about myself. It's not good for the soul." You can read, and listen to, Longley's 'Harmonica' at poetryarchive.org/poem/harmonica. In a 1992 essay entitled "Blackthorn and Bonsai," Longley wrote that "poetry is a normal human activity, its proper concern all of the things that happen to people." In his latest collection (published after his eightieth birthday) and in the selection below, we see that he has kept true to his word, capturing some of "the music of what happens" with craft, elegance, and an eloquence that spans the classical and the colloquial. He wouldn't say it himself, but one can say it of him: his poems, if you let them, could be good for your soul. Frank Sewell [End Page 18] glossary I meet my father in the glossaryWho carried me on his shoulders, a legOver each, hockerty-cockerty, whoWould spend ages poking the kitchen fire,An old soldier remembering the trenchesAnd telling me what he saw in the embers,Battlefields, bomb craters, firelight visions:A widden-dremer, yes, that's my father. —. hockerty-cockerty, seated with one's legs astride another's shoulders —. widden-dremer, one who sees visions in the firelight [End Page 19] ors I I am standing on the canal bank at OrsWilling Wilfred Owen to make it acrossTo the other side where his parents wait.He and his men are constructing pontoons.The German sniper doesn't know his poetry. II My daughter Rebecca lives in twenty-fourSaint Bernard's Crescent opposite the homeWilfred visited for "perfect little dinners"And "extraordinary fellowship in all the arts."I can hear him on his way to Steinthals. III Last year I read my own poems at CraiglockhartAnd eavesdropped on Robert, Siegfried, WilfredWhispering about poetry down the corridors.If Wilfred can concentrate a little longer,He might just make it to the other bank. [End Page 20] war I Because he was his youngest,And dearest child, old PriamBegged Polydorus not to fight,But this champion athleteWanted to show off his speedAnd in a foolhardy displayRaced against the front-runners—Until he died, for AchillesWas just as fast and struck himWith his javelin full in the backWhere the golden belt-bucklesFastened his leather corselet,The spear-point penetratingRight through to his navelAnd he fell to his knees groaningAnd blacking out and claspingIn his hands his intestines. II When Hector saw his brotherPolydorus on the groundMortally wounded, blacking out,His intestines in his hands—His eyes misted over with tearsAnd he made straight for...

Common pollutants and health hazards among residents of villages near the bank of AVM canal: A Descriptive study

Common pollutants and health hazards among residents of villages near the bank of AVM canal: A Descriptive study

Localization of Isbiskat village

The article deals with the issues of historical topography and localization of the Isbiskat region, mentioned in Arab sources.The results of archaeological excavations carried out in recent years at the Navbogtepa monument, which is the center of Isbiskat, are also presented. One such town is the Navboghtepa monument, which is located 12 km northwest of the Afrosiyob monument in the ancient city of Samarkand, north of the village of Navbogh, on the right bank of the Siyob canal.

Instability Analysis of a Low‐Angle Low‐Expansive Soil Slope under Seasonal Wet‐Dry Cycles and River‐Level Variations

There were a small amount of obvious offsets at the bearing of bridge piers built on an artificial gentle canal bank terrace and many tensile cracks visible at the surface of the mortar block stones covering the terrace soil in several years following construction. To determine these reasons, a comprehensive site investigation and a wide variety of tests were implemented, which included geophysical tests, in situ tests, laboratory tests, pile integrity detection, and numerical analysis with the finite element method (FEM). The results revealed that the soil of the low‐angle slope was the potentially low‐expansive clay soil. The reduction in soil shear strength deriving from seasonal wet‐dry cycles and river‐level variations led to the instability and failure of the low‐angle low‐expansive soil slope, which triggered the collapses of the soil slope and lots of fractures in the piles of the bridge foundation. The typical characteristics of the instability and failure of the low‐angle low‐expansive soil slope were tractional detachment and slow sliding.

Cost Efficiency, Market Power, Solvency Risk, and Capital Adequacy for Listed Banks in Egypt

This research aims to investigate the stability of Egyptian banks’ performance by measuring causal interrelation measurements between efficiency, market power, banks risk-taking, and capital adequacy variables, which might help decision-makers in banking system to direct their efforts in handling them. The data are collected from Egyptian Information Dissemination for the period from 2013 to 2017 for both income statement and balance sheet. These data are utilized to estimate cost efficiency, market power and calculate the banks risk-taking by using Front 4.1 package and multi-regressions have been applied to measure the causal interrelation between the above-mentioned variables. The results show that Union National Bank Egypt and Export Development Bank have the highest cost efficiency. And, Union National Bank Egypt and Egyptian Gulf Bank have the highest market power, while Suez Canal Bank and Qatar National Bank Alahly have the lowest market power. But low standard deviation range show that there is no significant effort for enhancing neither cost efficiency nor market power. The regression analysis of causal interrelation shows that capital adequacy ratio significantly responds positively to market power and negatively to cost efficiency, as such risk-taking significantly responds positively to both cost efficiency and market power, while both capital adequacy ratio and risk-taking are not responding significantly to each other. And, cost efficiency significantly responds negatively to capital adequacy and positively to both market power and bank risk-taking, moreover market power significantly responds positively to capital adequacy and negatively to both cost efficiency and bank risk-taking. Most results are consistent with literature review except capital adequacy ratio and risk- taking is not responding significantly to each other this may be addressed by some of activated acts of law 88 year 2003 that limit risk-taking for many risk types.

Ecological study of the invasive weed Lepidium virginicum L. in the fields of the Nile Delta coast

Ecological and floristic studies on Lepidium virgincum L. in Egypt revealed the occurrence of a new alien plant species, in Ismailia district 2006 by El-Gazzar and Hammodua. In the present study, a newly discovered distribution of L. virginicum occupies mesic orchards, field edges and arable field habitats in New Damietta coastal area is evaluated. Associated species recorded and soil characteristics of the newly invaded habitats are analyzed. We present here an exhaustive analy­sis of morphological, phenological characteristics and growth characteristics L. virginicum in the different habitats. We found that L. virginicum populations prefer fertile sandy habitats rich in nitrogen and phosphorus. Different growth forms (rosette and erect) and four different leaf morphs (heteries, rhombiodea, tenuis and simplex) dominate during life cycle. Although L. virginicum currently occurs in limited distribution as an alien species in Egypt, its existence in other regions of Egypt is highly probable. The obtained results will be useful for the management and optimizing use of this new invasive, alien weed in the orchards and in the canal bank habitats in the coastal area of Nile Delta.

Contributory Factors of Traffic Accidents in Lahore Using Generalized Linear Models (GLM)

The geometric design of roads is the branch of highway engineering concerned with the positioning of the physical elements of the roadway according to standards and limitations with objectives to optimize efficiency and safety while minimizing cost and environmental damage. The present study aims to explore geometric design and other factors which cause of accidents in Lahore. Data is collected from TEPA (Traffic Engineering and Planning Agency), NESPAK (National Engineering Services Pakistan), CTP (City Traffic Police) and Rescue 1122 over a period of 3 years. Two phase sampling technique has been used. Data is carried out about demographic information, physical characteristics and geometric design of roads. All registered 356 traffic accidents have been used on Ferozpur Road, Multan Road, Canal Bank Road and Grand Trunk in Lahore. Poisson regression and negative binomial regression are discussed in this research. SPSS and R Language are used for analysis. The results show that most of accidents occur at office off timing and fatal due to reckless driving and over speeding. Mostly, cars and tralala hit the bikes and Pedestrians. The Poisson regression model gives good description of number of accidents depends on various explanatory variables. Number of lanes, type of locations and roadway light are statistically significant. Narrow Shoulder width (m), Median Width (m) and Lane width (m) increase accident occurrence. Three lanes and larger road structures increase accidents. Numbers of accident increase when Roadway, type of locations, roadway light and traffic control signals decrease.

Odonata in rice agroecosystems: Testing good practices for their conservation

Paddy systems have recently lost their original value as surrogate habitat for several wetland species due to rice farming intensification. Changes in water regimes largely compromised the survival of many aquatic organisms formerly abundant in rice fields, such as Odonata, inducing the introduction of new agricultural practices supposed to mitigate the negative impacts of intensive rice cultivation on biodiversity. For instance, the construction of a water retention structure (ditch) within paddies has been incentivized in Italy, in order to reduce the detrimental effects of drying periods on aquatic organisms. In this research, we investigate the effects of ditch occurrence and dimensions on Odonata diversity in rice fields, and furthermore we evaluate the response of these insects to vegetation height on paddy and canal banks, as an approximation of grass management intensity. Field surveys revealed that ditch occurrence may not be sufficient to improve the suitability of rice fields as breeding habitat for Odonata, especially for sensitive species. Paddies with ditches of larger dimensions supported more abundant adult populations than other field types, but no clear differences have been observed concerning larval stages. Conversely, the occurrence of a well-developed bank vegetation produced clear benefits for these insects in rice fields, while a not significant effect have been observed along irrigation canals. In order to achieve Odonata conservation in rice agroecosystems, together with the excavation of large ditches within paddies, the creation of a network of semi-natural wetlands should be encouraged, as well as the implementation of extensive grass management strategies on rice field and canal banks.

Improvement stability of earth canal banks using geo-technical approaches

ABSTRACTSplash erosion is one of the common erosional features, which is happening in the steep slope of sidewall of earth structures. Accordingly, it is necessary to use erosion control procedures in some sections of the route, especially in the intersection with other structures or in the intervals of channel route in the vicinity of access road or agricultural lands. Application of bio-mulches and well-known natural modifying agents are being used to control erosion. This research aimed to control splash and rill erosion processes along the steep slope of sidewall of earth structures and to find out the best modifying agents and bio-mulches to enhanced stability of soil profile. The research method was formulated to use experimental methods to simulate rainfall in different intensities and durations using rain simulation laboratory of soil protection and watershed management research institute. In addition, modifying agents and bio-mulches were applied in order to discover optimum compounds to improve stability of soil resistance parameters on the sidewalls of irrigation and drainage channels. Further, geometry of the irrigation and drainage channels (Khuzestan Province, Southwestern of Iran) was use to setup experimental procedures. In total, 290 tests were conducted using 15 types of modifiers and bio mulches. The resultant data have emphasized on effectiveness treatments using bio-mulches and groups of cements such as sulfate, slurry and lime, and soil mixture with a confidence level of 95 percent. For instance, bio-mulches were increased soil resistance upon to 89% rate of erosion along the sidewalls of drainage channels. Sulfate resistant cement slurry treatment has represented the best performance among other soil-modifying agents with a rate of 98%. The present research has introduced applicability methods of the bio-mulch and soil-modifying agents in soil erosion control.

Timber sheet pile-vegetation model for stream bank retaining structure

Timber sheet piles are widely used to protect canal and stream banks. Quite often, riparian vegetation also grows along these retaining structures. Roots of riparian vegetation mechanically reinforce the soil with their root systems. A timber sheetpile- vegetation model is developed taking into account the mechanical reinforcement of the vegetation roots. The model uses easy to obtain physical parameters, which makes it suitable to have a preliminary estimate of how the forces on the bio engineered structure would evolve.

The contribution of geophysics to archaeology: a case study of an ancient canal of the Oc Eo culture in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam

Generally, underground ancient canals are infilled with alluvial materials, with the canal bed and substrate often having different resistivity values. This study aimed to determine the location and morphology of Malleret’s ancient canal 16 located to the southeast of the Ba The mountain, Mekong Delta, Vietnam by means of geophysical techniques. Two geophysical methods were used: electromagnetic profile and electric resisitivity tomography. A geoelectric structure 70 m long with 70–95 mS/m of apparent conductivity was found. On the electrical resistivity tomography section, a resistivity zone of 10–20 Ω∙m, 1–4 m deep, 70 m wide corresponds to the mentioned above geoelectric structure, which is in an asymmetric U-shape extending toward the southeast-ern bank of canal 16. Hand-augering confirmed that the canal bed is fully incised into Holocene sediments as a substrate which stretches down to the Pleistocene. The sediments are composed of loams mixed with plant re-mains with a resistivity ρ ~ 10–15 Ω∙m. Both of the canal banks at a depth of 5 m are made up of Holocene sedi-ments (ρ ~ 4–10 Ω∙m). The 14C measurements determined the age of the organic matter in the canal as being equal to 1210 ±85 BP, suggesting canal 16 ceased being operational at that time. The precise positioning of canal 16 on the ground surface, as well as identifying the morphology of the canal bed, were corroborated by geophysical techniques. The obtained results are of considerable value to archaeologists.

Associated species and threats upon Lycium schweinfurthii var. schweinfurthii in the Deltaic Mediterranean coast, Egypt

The present study evaluates the associated species in twelve sites including forty stands that were sampled to represent the variation among Lycium schweinfurthii var. schweinfurthii Dammer population in Egypt. The stands represent the distribution of this population in five habitats in the study area (coastal sand dunes, flat sand sheets, roadsides, island sand dunes and canal banks). Seventy associated species belong to 27 families were recorded, they comprise 38 perennials (54.2%) and 32 annuals (47.1%). Therophytes had the highest value (47%), followed by geophyte-helophytes (17%). Gramineae had the highest contribution (11 species = 15.7 %) followed by Compositae (9 species = 12.8 %). Thirteen vegetation groups were recognized in the study area after the application of TWINSPAN. Echinops spinosissimus and Rumex pictus (P=100 %) were the main associated in the thirteen groups. The significant edaphic variables which affected the distribution of this plant were Ca++, Mg++, HCO3-, SO4--, pH and organic matter. The threats upon its distribution in the study area were cutting (75 %), removing (62.5 %), fragmentation (37.5 %), grazing (25%) and firing (20 %).

Factors affecting the distribution of Pluchea dioscoridis (L.) DC. and its associated species in Gharbia Governorate, Nile Delta, Egypt.

Pluchea dioscoridis is a perennial ruderal shrub. It has been classified as a weed controller due to its bushy growth, medicinal plant due to its strong antioxidant and anti-liver cancer activity and a phytoremediator plant. The present work aims to study the environmental factors affecting the distribution and common associated species of P. dioscoridis in Gharbia governorate, Nile Delta, Egypt. It aims also to assess the diversity and behavior of the common species along the different environmental factors. Seventy three stands, representing four common urban habitats (wastelands, railway sides, canal and drain banks), were selected. In each stand; the florisitic composition and cover of the studied species and its common associated species were estimated. Seventy-two species were recorded as being associated with P. diosocridis. Therophytes were the most represented, while parasites were the least. Mediterranean taxa had the highest chorological contribution. The highest coverage percentage of P. dioscoridis was recorded in the canal banks. TWINSPAN and DCA techniques led to the recognition of four vegetation groups; these groups were indicated by Persicaria salicifolia (A); Echinochloa stagnina and Chenopodium album (B); Arundo donax (C) and P. dioscoridis (D). Vegetation group D, which occupied wastelands, was the most diverse, while VG B occupied drain banks, was the least diverse. Soil analysis indicated that VG A occupied canal banks had the highest values of OM (7.7%) and P (41.2 mg100g-1), but the lowest water holding capacity (20.8%), Cl (0.08%), CO3 (0.07%) and HCO3 (0.04%). Canonical Correspondence Analysis (CCA) showed that chloride, electrical conductivity, total nitrogen, carbonate, and calcium cations were the most effective environmental variables on the distribution of P. dioscoridis and its associated species in the study area. This study may be a beneficial tool to use P. dioscoridis as indicator of ecological change and to estimate the relationship between soil variables and wild communities of it.

Amonium and Nitrate Of Soil In Relation To Water Table Fluctuation At The Tidal Rice Fields

The reclaimed lowlands of Indonesia with the respective of 256 hectares of secondary block consist of 16 hectares of tertiary blocks, were used for rice plant production. Paddy was planted during the rainy season of November to February. It was followed by water melon plant in March to May. Then corn was growed in the dry season of June to September finally. Fluctuations of water table in the farm is very crucial in determining the cropping calender. Water management with free drainage approach is influenced by tidal water movement into the tertiary canals bordering the farmers fields. A constant water retention -10 cm below the canal bank has increased the water table in the farm from -10 cm to +20 cm. Water retention (controlled drainage) mode was applied by the farmers especially during the rice growing period. The release of water in the canal to a depth of -50 cm below the canal bank had lowered the water table level to -20 cm. During almost 200 days of experimental work, soil and water samples were taken by 11 times. The content of NO 3 - , NH 4 + and pH of the soil sample and be analyzed in relation to the water table fluctuation. Groundwater level does not show the effect on nitrate release on the urea application stocked. however, on the high ground water level it appears to be more in control of ammonium release compared to the ground water level of -20 cm.

Antioxidant and hepatoprotective potential ofPlantago majorgrowing in Egypt and its major phenylethanoid glycoside, acteoside

The defatted aqueous methanolic extract of the air‐dried aerial parts of Plantago major, collected from Nile delta, Egypt, was evaluated for its antioxidant and hepatoprotective effects. The major phenolic constituent; acteoside was isolated. Meanwhile, P. major exhibited potent hepatoprotective effect as it inhibited the serum activity elevation of alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), and gamma‐glutamyl transferase (GGT) enzymes and total and direct bilirubin. It increased the serum total protein and albumin and attenuated CCl₄‐induced lipid peroxidation (LPO) and increased GSH in the liver homogenates. Liver histopathology supported the biochemical findings. Acteoside inhibited lipopolysaccharide induced production of nitric oxide in RAW264.7 macrophages (IC₅₀, 75.0 μM) and scavenged both superoxide radical (IC₅₀, 1.51 μM) and DPPH radical (IC₅₀ of 11.27 µM). P. major showed significant DPPH scavenging activity in vitro (IC₅₀, 7.32 μg/mL). It could be concluded that, P. major has potent antioxidant, anti‐inflammatory, and hepatoprotective activities. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: Plantago major L. is an edible plant that is used as food, particularly at the end of spring, just before the harvest of common vegetables. The plant grows wildly at canal banks of the Nile delta in Egypt and represents a very cheap food for farmers when frequent vegetables are not available. The research showed that the defatted aqueous methanolic extract has potential antioxidant and hepatoprotective effects in rats. The effect was very similar to the commercially used drug silymarin; indicating that it could be used as very cheap healthy food, food supplement or neutraceutical preparation to provide liver support for patients suffering from hepatic dysfunction. The main constituent acteoside was isolated and exhibited potent antioxidant and anti‐inflammatory activities in vitro, besides being safe on primary rat hepatocytes. Therefore this project provides a very cheap hepatoprotective drug for liver support, and a source of safe antioxidant and anti‐inflammatory compound.

Floristic diversity and vegetation analysis ofMalva parviflora L. Populations in Egypt

The present work aimed to study the distribution, floristic diversityand vegetation analysis of associated florastoMalva parviflora populationeight governorates in Egypt,.One hundred and fifty one stands (10m X 10m) were surveyed in late autumn to early spring (2014-2015 and 2015-2016). The present results reviled that Malva parviflora population were distributed in 12 habitats; canal banks, fallow land, desert, desert road sides, Agriculture road sides, railway, cultivated plants, cultivated crops, ditches, salt marches, reclaimed lands and orchards.One hundred and forty one belonging to 48 genera and 35 families were recorded associated with M. parviflora. The dominant families were Poaceae, Asteraceae, Chenopodiaceae, Fabaceae and Brassicaceae. Annuals recorded the highest number of species (88 species) while perennials were represented by 53 species. Therophytes were the dominant life form represented by 88 species while pluri-regional elements represented the dominant floristic category (30% of the total species). The application of TWINSPAN on the cover estimates of 141 associated species recorded in the 151 sampled stands of M. parviflora, led to the recognition of 14 vegetation groups. Chenopodium murale-Cynodon dactylon (VG H)had the highest number of species (75 species), species turnover and Shannon index (8.4 and 3.6). It is clear from the study that Malva parvifloraplants have high elasticity to grow in diverse habitat and rich in plant diversity and is a resource for many plant species of environmental, economic and medical importance, which indicates its importance.

Long-term monitoring of the endemicRana latastei: suggestions for after-LIFE management

AbstractWe monitored egg clutch numbers of a population of the endemic Italian agile frogRana latasteiin a Site of Community Interest in northern Italy (SCI IT 209000) during 1997–2017 with the aim of assessing the long-term variation in its abundance. We walked along the banks of canals and small ponds (n = 22) 1–3 times per week between early February and mid-April each year to detect egg clutches. The relationships between the start of the breeding season, yearly egg mass counts, rate of yearly change in the number of recorded egg masses and 15 climatic and environmental variables were assessed by multiple regression. The first deposition of eggs occurred progressively later in the year throughout the study period and mean air temperature during the breeding season decreased over this period. Agile frogs showed high deposition site-fidelity. Despite large variations in the number of egg clutches detected from year to year, the population size remained stable in the long term. Peaks in the number of egg clutches occurred 2 years after the dredging of canals, carried out every 4–6 years to improve water availability, starting in 2004 as part of a LIFE Nature Project. This was the only predictor of the number of egg clutches deposited, suggesting that periodical management is needed to support the agile frog population. Our results reinforce the need for multi-year monitoring to determine both the long-term success of habitat restoration projects and the status of residual populations.

Slums of Chennai around the Buckingham Canal - with special reference to Govindaswamy Nagar

Buckingham Canal bank was an important water - way of old Madras. It has been facing slow death due to many reasons such as encroachments by various constructions like MRTS (The Mass Rapid Transit System is popularly called MRTS), and also the Urban poor, the slum dwellers.
 The slum dwellers face various problems like, flooding, insanitary conditions, health and socio-economic issues. One of the major issue is the eviction process. In this link, the Elango Street of Govindaswamy Nagar has been allotted by the Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board based on G.O.Ms.No 163 Housing (F) Department, Dated 28.02.1973.
 Elango Street escapes all the natural problems the other slums are facing, but it is expected to be evicted. This critical issue made the researcher to compare Elango Street of Govindaswamy Nagar with the other slums on the banks of Central Buckingham Canal.

Occurrence of Antibiotics in Water in Xiaodian Sewage Irrigation Area, Northern China

The Xiaodian sewage irrigation area in northern China has a long history of sewage irrigation. The surface water and groundwater samples were collected and analyzed in this region. All the 25 kinds of antibiotics have been detected in the surface water in this study area. The order of average detection frequency is Macrolides (MLs, 98.2%) > Fluoroquinolones (FQs, 91.3%) > Tetracyclines (TCs, 87.5%) > Sulfonamides (SMs, 75.0%). The sample with the highest concentration of antibiotics (730.19 ng/L) is located at Taiyu Drainage Canal while that with the lowest concentration (245.93 ng/L) at Xiaohe River. The type and concentration of antibiotics in SW-3 and SW-4 were almost the same, indicating the measures to prevent canal banks from seepage were able to retard their transport into the soil and groundwater system via lateral recharge. Along the Beizhang Drainage Canal, the sewage from the swine farm, the cow farm, the irrigation field and domestic usage were all discharged into the canal, so the concentration kept increasing. Along the down gradient direction of Taiyu Drainage Canal, the concentration decreased. Transport of the contaminants via lateral recharge due to lack of seepage prevention measures, therefore, poses a potential threat to the soil-groundwater system. 15 of 25 kinds of antibiotics were detected in the groundwater. The detection frequency was lower than other study areas in China. The concentrations ranged from 2.75 ng/L to 114.38 ng/L with the average concentration of 27.60 ng/L.

Cytogenetic activity of radionuclide contamination of water reservoirs of the alienation zone of Chornobyl NPP

Thirty years after the accident, the alienation zone of Chornobyl NPP continues to be an open source of radionuclide spread which is carried with superficial and soil waters into river systems and moves beyond the area. The study of mutagenic activity of radionuclide contamination of the water reservoirs in the near zone of Chornobyl NNP will make it possible to predict genetic consequences of their effect in the years after the accident. The purpose of this research is to study frequency and spectrum of chromosome aberrations in root meristem cells of Triticum aestivum L. under the prolonged effect of radionuclide contamination of water and bottom deposits of the water reservoirs in the near alienation zone of Chornobyl NPP. Seeds of winter wheat varieties Al’batros odes’kyi and Zymoiarka were sprouted in the conditions of the effect of water radionuclide contamination of the Prypiat River, Brahinka River, a reservoir-cooler of ChNPP, Semyhodskyi backwater, drainage-way 3 of ChNPP, Lakes Hlyboke and Azbuchyn (total specific activity of 137Cs and 90Sr – 0.17–52.99 Bq/м3) and bottom deposits of the left and right banks of Prypiat canal, a reservoir-cooler of ChNPP, drainage-ways 1–3 of ChNPP (total specific activity of 137Cs and 90Sr – 16.0–45.0 Bq/kg). Frequency and spectrum of cytogenetic disorders were identified in the cells of root meristem sprouts with help of the ana-telophase method. Under the influence of radiation on water and bottom deposits of the water reservoirs in the alienation zone of ChNPP, a 1.6–4.2 times increase in the frequency of chromosome aberrations and mitosis disorders was found. The highest levels of cytogenetic activity were shown by water radionuclide contamination in a reservoir-cooler of ChNPP, Semyhodskyi backwater and bottom deposits of drainage-way 2. The correlation between frequency of chromosome aberrations and specific value of radionuclide activity of water reservoirs has not been recorded, which can prove the induction of cytogenetic disorders resulting from the radiation in the low-rate range. The spectrum of cytogenetic disorder types is mostly represented by acentric fragments, bridges and lagging chromosomes. The induction of the cells with lagging chromosomes, which exhibit the highest levels (0.24–0.38%), under the effect of radionuclide contamination of water in Hlyboke Lake, the Brahinka River, the Prypiat River, a reservoir-cooler of ChNPP and bottom deposits of drainage-way 3, allows one to assume the availability of aneugenic factors in the water reservoirs in the alienation zone of ChNPP. The water entities of the alienation zone of ChNPP, the level of radionuclide contamination of which is characterized by a high cytogenetic activity, induce cells with complex chromosome rearrangements of high frequency. Despite the decrease in chromosome aberration frequency effected by the water of the Prypiat River near Chornobyl city, the Brahinka River and bottom deposits of the right bank of Prypiat canal, the increased level of aneugenic cells and the induction of multiple chromosome rearrangements confirm the persistence of mutagenic activity in the abovementioned contaminated water entities.