Low-mineralized Water Research Articles

Low-Mineral Water Diminishes the Bone Benefits of Boron.

This study looked at how desalinated seawater, which has low minerals and high boron, could affect bone health. Prior research suggests that low mineral water may harm bone health and boron could be beneficial, but the overall impact on bone health is still unclear. Eighty-nine-week-old male Balb/C mice were allocated into eight groups and administered either tap water or purified water with varying boron concentrations (0, 5, 40, and 200 mg/L). They were kept in an environment mimicking tropical conditions (35-40 °C, 70-80% humidity) and underwent daily treadmill exercise for 13 weeks. At the 14th week, serum, femora, and lumbar vertebrae were collected for mineral metabolism, bone biomarker, microstructure, and biomechanics evaluation. Boron exposure improved bone formation, microstructure, and biomechanics initially but the benefits weakened with higher levels of exposure (p < 0.05). Co-exposure to purified water elevated serum boron but weakened the promotion of boron on bone minerals and the bone benefits of boron compared to tap water (p < 0.05). Thus, when studying the health effects of boron in desalinated seawater, it is crucial to look at various health effects beyond bone health. Furthermore, it is important to consider the mineral composition of drinking water when using boron for bone health benefits.

Impacts of interactions with low-mineralized water on permeability and pore behavior of carbonate reservoirs

Laboratory filtration experiments are employed to investigate effective well killing while minimizing its impacts on surrounding rocks. The novelty of this experimental study lies in the prolonged exposure of rock samples to the killing fluid for seven days, corresponding to the average duration of well workovers in the oilfields in Perm Krai, Russia. Our findings indicate that critical factors influencing the interactions between rocks and the killing fluid include the chemical composition of the killing fluid, the mineralogical composition of the carbonate rocks, reservoir pressure and temperature, and the contact time. Petrophysical analyses using multi-scale X-ray computed tomography, field emission scanning electron microscopy, and X-ray diffraction were conducted on samples both before and after the well killing simulation. The experiments were performed using real samples of cores, crude oil, and the killing fluid. The results from this study indicate that low-mineralized water (practically fresh water) is a carbonate rock solvent. Such water causes the dissolution of rock components, the formation of new calcite crystals and amoeba-like secretions, and the migration of small particles (clay, quartz, and carbonates). The formation of deep channels was also recorded. The assessment reveals that the change in the pH of the killing fluid indicates that the observed mineral reactions were caused by carbonate dissolution. These combined phenomena led to a decrease in the total number of voids in the core samples, which was 25% on average, predominantly among voids measuring between 45 and 70 μm in size. The change in the pore distribution in the bulk of the samples resulted in decreases in porosity of 1.8% and permeability of 67.0% in the studied core samples. The results from this study indicate the unsuitability of low-mineralized water as a well killing fluid in carbonate reservoirs. The composition of the killing fluid should be optimized, for example, in terms of the ionic composition of water, which we intend to investigate in future research.

Assessment of water supply to the east European arctic agglomeration from groundwater, taking into account their quality and health risks

The purpose of the study is to assess the possibilities of using groundwater for water supply in the East European Arctic agglomeration based on an assessment of their quality and health risks. For this purpose, high-precision determinations of the complete macro- and microcomponent composition were carried out in sixty-six water samples taken from wells up to 180 m deep. It was found that in some samples the concentrations of Na+, Fe, B, Ba, Mn and U exceeded WHO standards. The least mineralized young waters are characterized by the processes of dissolution of carbonates with the transition of Ca, Mg, Ba, Sr into water, and the processes of leaching of Fe and Mn by acidic swamp waters from near-surface sediments. Waters of high mineralization, enriched in Na+, Cl-, B, Mo, Cd, Pb, were formed as a result of the dissolution of aluminosilicate rocks over thousands of years and mixing with relics of ancient and modern marine transgressions. An assessment of the average Water Quality Index value of the studied aquifer showed that, in general, the water is of excellent quality. Non-carcinogenic risks were determined primarily by uranium concentrations. The average danger index values for this element for children were 1.22. In adults it was slightly lower and amounted to 0.83. Carcinogenic risks are associated primarily with arsenic concentrations. The average total carcinogenic risk associated with this element was 3.8.10−5, which is acceptable, but samples from two wells showed total carcinogenic risk values above 10−4, which is in the high-risk area. For drinking purposes, it is preferable to use low-mineralized water with a minimum content of toxic elements. If necessary, preliminary aeration of the water is possible, during which precipitation of iron, arsenic and uranium occurs. Due to the typical nature of the problem under consideration for the Arctic regions, the results obtained can be used at other sites in the Subpolar zone.

Assessment of hemograms in military servicemen at different durations of professional activity in the Arctic

Extreme environmental factors can have a negative impact on human hemograms. The goal is to assess hemogram indicators in military personnel with different durations of professional activity in the Arctic during the summer period. We observed two groups with a duration of stay in the Arctic of up to 5 (No.1, n=20) and up to 10 years (No. 2, n=31). We carried out determinations of vitamins B12 and B9, minerals (K, Na, total Ca, ionized Ca, Mg, P, Fe) in blood plasma, and sanitary-chemical studies of water. The diet was assessed based on literature data. Questioned about tobacco smoking. We assessed working conditions according to the degree of harmfulness and danger. Hemoglobin in group No. 2–154.6±0.7, No. 1–156.9±0.9 g/l (p=0.041), the average hemoglobin concentration in the erythrocyte was 334.0±0.6 and 336.2± 0.8 g/l (p=0.008), average hemoglobin content in erythrocytes 29.1±0.2 and 28.0±0.2 (p=0.001), average platelet volume 9.33±0.4 and 9.14±0.05 fl (p=).008. In groups No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, decreased red blood cells in 30.0 % and 6.7 %, decreased hematocrit in 20.0 % and 0 %, increased average volume of red blood cells in 10.0 % and 6.7 %, the hemoglobin content in the erythrocyte is reduced in 20.0 %: and increased in 20.1 %, the average hemoglobin concentration is normal and reduced in 20.1 %, the average platelet volume is normal and increased in 20.1 %, band neutrophils are reduced in 100.0 % and in 80.0 %, segmented — normal and reduced in 13.4 %. Water supply was provided with low-mineralized water, food was provided with canned food; work is harmful in terms of intensity (3.2) and severity (3.2). Quantitative and qualitative changes in blood parameters with different durations of professional activity characterize the versatility of the influence of health risk factors. The data obtained lead to a study of the content of vitamin B12, folic acid, as well as the mineral balance of the body to develop specific preventive interventions to preserve the health of military personnel.

Long-Term Consumption of Purified Water Altered Amino Acid, Fatty Acid and Energy Metabolism in Livers of Rats.

The consumption of low-mineral water has been increasing worldwide. Drinking low-mineral water is associated with cardiovascular disease, osteopenia, and certain neurodegenerative diseases. However, the specific mechanism remains unclear. The liver metabolic alterations in rats induced by drinking purified water for 3 months were investigated with a metabolomics-based strategy. Compared with the tap water group, 74 metabolites were significantly changed in the purified water group (6 increased and 68 decreased), including 29 amino acids, 11 carbohydrates, 10 fatty acids, 7 short chain fatty acids (SCFAs), and 17 other biomolecules. Eight metabolic pathways were significantly changed, namely aminoacyl-tRNA biosynthesis; nitrogen metabolism; alanine, aspartate and glutamate metabolism; arginine and proline metabolism; histidine metabolism; biosynthesis of unsaturated fatty acids; butanoate metabolism; and glycine, serine and threonine metabolism. These changes suggested that consumption of purified water induced negative nitrogen balance, reduced expression of some polyunsaturated fatty acids and SCFAs, and disturbed energy metabolism in rats. These metabolic disturbances may contribute to low-mineral-water-associated health risks. The health risk of consuming low-mineral water requires attention.

Dynamics of the level of hormones-regulators of gastric motility when drinking low-mineralized water

Purpose of the study: To assess the effect of low-mineralized sulfate-chloride-sodium mineral water (MW) on the level of motilin and cholecystokinin in the blood in functional dyspepsia and in healthy people. Materials and methods. 180 people aged 22.3±0.21 years were examined, divided into 3 groups: patients with postprandial distress syndrome (PDS) (62 people), patients with epigastric pain syndrome (EPS) (62 people), practically healthy (56 people). The severity of gastroenterological symptoms was determined using the GSRS questionnaire. In all examined patients, the concentrations of motilin and cholecystokinin in the blood were determined initially and after a single dose of 200 ml of MW. Results. The initial concentration of motilin in the blood of patients with EPS (8584,0 [7951,0; 9807,0] pg/ml) was lower than in patients with PDS (9876,0 [9340,0; 10219,0] pg/ml, p=0,000) and healthy (9779,5 [9230,0; 10027,0] pg/ml, p=0,000). The intake of MW in healthy people did not cause changes in the concentration of motilin in the blood (p=0,352), in patients with PDS it led to a decrease in its level (p=0,000), and to an increase in EPS (p=0,000). The initial level of cholecystokinin in the blood of patients with EPS (187,7 [124,0; 230,1] pg/ml) was higher (p=0,008), and in those examined with PDS (123,3 [83,5; 143,2 ] pg/ml) is lower (p=0,000) than in healthy people (145,3 [107,1; 186,2] pg/ml). MW intake led to an increase in its concentration in all three groups: healthy (p=0,014), patients with PDS (p=0,000) and EPS (p=0,000). Conclusion. Peculiarities of the dynamics of the level of motilin and cholecystokinin in the blood of patients with PDS, EPS and healthy people when taking low-mineralized sulfate-chloride-sodium MW, which must be taken into account when developing schemes for drinking balneotherapy for functional pathology of the stomach, were revealed.

Non-chromatographic speciation analysis of antimony in water samples assisted by vinylimidazole-based polymeric sorbent

A functional polymeric material was synthesized via precipitation copolymerization of vinylimidazole and trimethylolpropane trimethacrylate and used as а sorbent for selective separation and determination of Sb(V) and Sb(III). The extraction efficiency of the newly synthesized material toward Sb(III) and Sb(V) was studied in batch mode. In weakly acidic aqueous solutions, at pH 5 – 6, Sb(V) was entirely retained on the polymeric sorbent, while Sb(III) remained in the supernatant. Quantitative elution of Sb(V) was accomplished with 1 mM diammonium hydrogen citrate for 30 min. An analytical procedure for non-chromatographic speciation and determination of inorganic antimony was developed. Concentrations of the target Sb(V) and the non-extractable Sb(III) were measured by ICP-OES with limits of quantitation of 4.2 μg/l and 3.4 μg/l, respectively. The method showed good accuracy, high precision, and applicability to low-mineralized waters, enabling up to 25-fold preconcentration of Sb(V).

Features of the mineralogical composition of solod and solod meadow-chestnut soil, the case of soils of the liman depression at Dzhanybek research station of the Institute of Forest Science RAS

The structure of the soil cover at the territory of the clayey semidesert of the Northern Caspian Sea is represented by triparted soil complex and peculiar soils like solod. Solods are formed in relief elements that are constant for this territory – mesodepressions, which are referred to limans. Two soil profiles were studied in the bottom of the liman – solod, and on its peripheral part – solodized meadow-chestnut soil. The formation of the solod profile occurs because of periodic moistening with fresh water and systematic flooding during the snowmelt period. The second soil is in the zone of transit of surface water to the liman. The soil profiles have the same type of eluvialilluvial distribution of the clay fraction, while differentiation is more distinct in solod. Mineralogical analysis established the same type of qualitative composition of clay and clastogenic minerals in both soils. Clay minerals are represented by illite, smectite, mixed-layer illite-smectite, accompanied by kaolinite and chlorite. Clastogenic minerals are represented by quartz, mica, K-feldspar, plagioclase, and chlorite. Quartz and feldspars are accumulated in the solodized horizons of the soil profiles; the content of quartz and feldspars decreases in the textural horizons, while the content of mica and chlorite increases. The distribution of the smectite phase in the solod profile reveals a difference in the ratio of illite-smectite packets, structures with a low content of smectite packets predominate in the solod part of the profile, and the proportion with a swelling packet in mixed-layer minerals increases in textural horizons. The solodized meadow-chestnut soil is distinguished by a smaller thickness of the solodized horizon, a higher content of the smectite component, and a calm character of the profile differentiation of clay and clastogenic minerals. In both soils, labile minerals with signs of superdispersion are recorded in the solodized and textural horizons. The superdispersion of labile minerals has different causes. In solod, it is associated with the action of low-mineralized water and the hydrolysis of soil minerals during the wet seasons of the year, as well as with the intense regime of intrasoil weathering in situ, and in the solodized meadow-chestnut soil, with the passage of the stage of solonetz soils. Differences in the smectite component were also revealed: in the solodized horizons of solod, it is represented by individual smectite and the mixed-layer phase of illitesmectite; and in the meadow-chestnut soil – by mixed-layer illite-smectite.

The Role of Low Mineral Water Consumption in Reducing the Mineral Density of Bones and Teeth: A Narrative Review.

Low mineral water has gained increasing attention due to its potential health implications concerning bone mineral density (BMD) and dental health. Reverse osmosis (RO) systems to purify waterare in use extensively, and these systems, in addition to removingimpurities from water,also remove92-99% of beneficial minerals like calcium, lead, fluoride, magnesium, and iron. These mineralsare essential for maintaining optimalmineral density of teeth and bones, thereby preserving bone and teeth health. Most of these mineral components are physically larger than water molecules and are trapped by the semi-permeable membrane of RO filters when drinking water is filtered through it. The resultant water is of very poor mineral content, and studies have shown that this water, when consumed, can absorb minerals from the body and eliminate the same through urine. The combined synergistic effect of consumption of low mineral water along with minerals being excreted has been shown to cause demineralization of bones and teeth, increasing the risk of osteoporosis and dental caries. This review tries to address the ill effects of consuming low mineral water along with preventive strategies to overcome its much-concealed adverse effects.

Modification of Epoxides with Metallic Fillers-Mechanical Properties after Ageing in Aqueous Environments.

The aim of this research was a comparative analysis of selected mechanical properties of epoxy compounds that were modified with metallic fillers and aged in aqueous environments. The tested epoxy compounds consisted of three components: styrene modified epoxy resin based on Bisphenol A, triethylenetetramine curing agent (resin/curing agent ratio of 100:10) and two types of metallic fillers in the form of particles: aluminum alloy (EN AW-2024-AlCu4Mg1) and tin-phosphor bronze (CuSn10P). Samples were subjected to ageing in 4 water environments: low-, medium- and high-mineralized natural water and in a sugar-containing solution for 1, 2 and 3 months. The epoxy samples were subjected to compressive strength tests in accordance with the ISO 604:2002 standard. It was observed that, among others, the compositions seasoned in low-mineralized water usually achieved the highest average compressive strength. As for filler type, using the bronze filler (CuSn10P) usually achieved the highest average compressive strength results.

Investigating Multilayer Aquifer Dynamics by Combining Geochemistry, Isotopes and Hydrogeological Context Analysis

Geochemical tracers have the potential to provide valuable insights for constructing conceptual models of groundwater flow, especially in complex geological contexts. Nevertheless, the reliability of tracer interpretation hinges on its integration into a robust geological framework. In our research, we concentrated on delineating the groundwater flow dynamics in the Innisfil Creek watershed, located in Ontario, Canada. We amalgamated extensive hydrogeological data derived from a comprehensive 3D geological model with the analysis of 61 groundwater samples, encompassing major ions, stable water isotopes, tritium, and radiocarbon. By seamlessly incorporating regional physiographic characteristics, flow pathways, and confinement attributes, we bolstered the efficiency of these tracers, resulting in several notable findings. Firstly, we identified prominent recharge and discharge zones within the watershed. Secondly, we observed the coexistence of relatively shallow and fast-flowing paths with deeper, slower-flowing channels, responsible for transporting groundwater from ancient glacial events. Thirdly, we determined that cation exchange stands as the predominant mechanism governing the geochemical evolution of contemporary water as it migrates toward confined aquifers situated at the base of the Quaternary sequence. Fourthly, we provided evidence of the mixing of modern, low-mineralized water originating from unconfined aquifer units with deep, highly mineralized water within soil–bedrock interface aquifers. These findings not only contribute significantly to the development a conceptual flow model for the sustainable management of groundwater in the Innisfil watershed, but also offer practical insights that hold relevance for analogous geological complexities encountered in other regions.

Комбинированная модель тепломассообмена в башенных градирнях

The priority directions of the scientific and technological policy of the Russian Federation include issues on research in the field of energy and resource saving technologies while generating heat and electric energy. One of the possible ways to implement it at thermal and nuclear power plants is to increase the efficiency of the operation of circulating cooling systems (COO). Modeling and optimization of circulating cooling systems with tower cooling towers is of particular relevance under modern conditions of a limited amount of low-mineralized water for charging circulating cooling systems. To determine the parameters of air flow in the tower cooling tower, a three-dimensional simulation model is developed. To describe heat and mass transfer, considering the phase transitions in coolants, a matrix model is used. The model is developed based on the mass and energy balance equations. A combined model of a circulating cooling system with cooling towers has been developed. It describes air flow within the framework of a three-dimensional simulation model and the process of heat and mass transfer, considering a possible phase transition in coolants within the framework of a matrix model. Comparison of modeling results and normative data is carried out. Adequate description of the real-life process using the combined model is presented. The developed combined model allows setting and solving problems of choosing the optimal design and operating parameters of the COO equipment, as well as solving problems of diagnosing the state of the COO according to the readings of standard instruments. In the future, the proposed calculation method will allow optimizing the operating modes of combined water supply systems, which combine water cooling in a direct-flow scheme and water cooling in a reverse scheme with cooling towers.

The еffects of low mineral content water on microbiota, metabolic, and oxidative stress parameters in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Although scientific evidence has shown that natural mineral waters have potential beneficial metabolic effects, there is still very scarce data on their influence on type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The study was designed to investigate the effects of low mineral water from the “Sneznik-1/79″ source in Serbia on microbiota, metabolic, and oxidative stress parameters in patients with T2DM. In total, 60 patients with confirmed T2DM were included in the study, and they consumed “Sneznik-1/79″ water for 28 days. To examine the positive effects of “Sneznik-1/79″ water, we compared the results before and after the four weeks of “Sneznik-1/79″ water intake. Standard biochemical analyses were carried out, such as glucose level, lipid profile, and stool tests. The blood samples were collected to evaluate the effects of “Sneznik-1/79″ water on the redox status. At the end of the monitoring period, the total cholesterol concentration significantly dropped compared to the initial value. A significant improvement in intestinal peristalsis was observed, which was reflected in the fact that after four weeks, all patients established regular, daily bowel movements. Moreover, consumption of “Sneznik-1/79″ water eliminated the appearance of dysbiosis in 50% of patients. Additionally, the antioxidant capacity was improved by increasing the concentration of superoxide dismutase and reduced glutathione. The result of our study pointed out that the intake of “Sneznik-1/79″ water could be a promising adjuvant therapy for improving intestinal peristalsis as well as reducing the appearance of dysbiosis in T2DM patients.

Morphology and Specific Features of Formation of Thermal Lake Utinaya Banya (Iturup Island, Southern Kuril Islands)

Abstract —This paper describes a set of studies performed at a thermal manifestation (Lake Utinaya Banya) on the Iturup Island (Kuril Islands). These studies include bathymetric survey of the lake basin, geometric leveling across the lake, pitting, sampling of thermal waters from the lake and springs, hydrochemical research, and isotopic analysis of oxygen and hydrogen in the lake water. It is suggested by the shape of the lake basin (close to lenticular with a significant concentric depression), the underwater gas-hydrothermal vents, the bank along the perimeter of the lake basin, and the presence of several layers of clastic deposits at the top of the rampart that the lake was formed by a hydrothermal eruption. The lake temperature has remained constant over the years and ranges on average from 25 to 15 °C, depending on the season. The water of Lake Utinaya Banya is represented by acidic, sulfate calcium, and low-mineralized waters.

Hydrogeochemistry of groundwater surrounding a pyrite mine in southern China: Assessment of the diffusive gradients in thin films technique for in situ monitoring

Acid mine drainage (AMD) resulting from pyrite mining causes hydrogeochemical evolution of groundwater and, in particular, the consequent release of potentially toxic elements (PTEs), posing health risks to populations dependent on groundwater. In this study, hydrogeochemical characteristics and evolutionary mechanisms were systematically illustrated via multivariate statistical methods and hydrogeochemical methods based on groundwater samples (n = 40) collected in a pyrite mining area in southern China. The diffusive gradients in thin films (DGT) technique was applied to evaluate the accuracy of metal content detection in groundwater at low concentrations. Based on principal component analysis (PCA), the groundwater dataset was classified into four types: brackish water dominated by sulfate, brackish water dominated by Ca-HCO3, low-mineralized water with the presence of PTEs, and freshwater in its natural state. The main controlling factors of hydrogeochemistry are evaporative crystallization and water–rock interactions. Fe, Mn, Pb, and Cd were detected in groundwater in the study area at levels exceeding World Health Organization (WHO) parameter values, and the highly toxic trace metal Tl was detected at levels up to 20 μg/L. The assessment of the applicability of the DGT technique to groundwater systems showed that reliable DGT detection results could be obtained under neutral or alkaline conditions at low Mn and Cd levels. This study highlights the evolution of the groundwater hydrogeochemistry under the combined influences of human activities such as mining and remediation management. In particular, the release of PTEs can affect human health, while the adoption of in situ DGT technology can provide strong support for studying these issues.

The use of underground water in the eastern part of Abshe- ron peninsula

For the estimation of the quality of the reserves of underground water, the results of chemical analysis carried out in the eastern part of Absheron peninsula in various times have been used. The underground water is used both for the drinking and irrigation. The mineralization of the water is within 0.7–1.0 g/l and 1–3 g/l. The water hardness fluctuates between 6–30 mg-equ/L. Low-mineralized water may be used in purposes related to human life and technical as well. According to the results of the chemical analysis, the water is predominantly of sulfate-chloride and hydrocarbonate type.

Consumption of very low-mineral water may threaten cardiovascular health by increasing homocysteine in children.

Homocysteine (Hcy) is a critical factor for cardiovascular injury, and the elevation of Hcy in children will inevitably increase the risk of cardiovascular disease in adulthood. This study explored the effect of very low-mineral water on children's Hcy and cardiovascular health. This was a retrospective cohort study that recruited two groups of 10-13-year-old children who had consumed direct drinking water (DDW) in school for 4 years. The control group (NW) (119 boys, 110 girls) consumed normal DDW (conductivity 345 μs/cm). The very low-mineral water consumption group (VLW) (223 boys, 208 girls) consumed very low-mineral DDW (conductivity 40.0 μs/cm). Serum Hcy, Hcy metabolites, cofactors of Hcy metabolism, and cardiovascular biomarkers were assessed and standardized by age- and sex-specific Z-scores, and the differences between the two groups were analyzed with independent t-test. The relationships between Hcy metabolism biomarkers and key factors, cardiovascular biomarkers, serum Ca, and mineral intake were analyzed with linear regression. Compared with the NW group, the VLW group had significantly higher serum Hcy, Apo-B, Apo-B/A1, and oxLDL, and lower serum 1,25,(OH)2D3, vitamin B6 and B12, 5-methyltetrahydrofolate, and Apo-A1. Serum Hcy was positively associated with serum Apo-B and Apo-B/A1, and negatively associated with Ca intake from water and serum 1,25,(OH)2D3. This study suggested that drinking very low-mineral water may increase Hcy level and oxidative stress, worsen lipid profile, and threaten the cardiovascular system in children. Reducing 1,25,(OH)2D3, and disordering of calcium metabolism might play important roles. This study first established an association between demineralized drinking water and cardiovascular health in children, suggesting a new environmental concern risk to cardiovascular health.

РОЛЬ СЕВООБОРОТОВ В ПОДДЕРЖАНИИ АГРОФИЗИЧЕСКИХ СВОЙСТВ ЧЕРНОЗЕМОВ, ОРОШАЕМЫХ СЛАБОМИНЕРАЛИЗОВАННОЙ ВОДОЙ

Purpose: to determine effects of grain-fodder and vegetable crop rotation on the agrophysical properties of chernozems irrigated with low-mineralized water, in comparison with the non-irrigated counterpart. Materials and methods. The studies were carried out in Neklinovsky district Rostov region on ordinary chernozems in grain-fodder crop rotations, non-irrigated (without irrigation) and irrigated with annual irrigation rates of 1500–2500 cubic m/ha and in vegetable crop rotation with annual irrigation rates of 3000–4000 cubic m/ha. The source of irrigation is the Miussky estuary with low-mineralized water. Soil samples were taken in autumn after crop rotations, their granulometric texture, aggregate water stability and humus were determined. In profile pits - the soil bulk density. The selection of soil samples, their analysis and evaluation were carried out according to generally accepted methods. Results. The deterioration of water-physical properties was most clearly manifested during long-term irrigation with low-mineralized water on a plot with vegetable crop rotations, where irrigation rates were more than 3500 cubic m/ha. The arable land of such chernozem is highly compacted (1.41 t/cubic m), the bulk density 40 cm deeper is 1.45–1.47 t/cubic m. By granulometric texture, the upper soil layers acquired the properties of medium loamy soils due to the leaching of clay particles. There are practically no water-stable aggregates along the soil profile (about 10 %). Soil porosity deteriorated to excessively low values. Conclusions. Studies have shown that the higher the water load in crop rotations, the more the negative agrophysical properties of chernozems progress, especially when irrigated with low-mineralized waters.

Подходы к снижению негативных последствий использования слабо- и маломинерализованных вод в орошаемом земледелии

Purpose: to identify the most suitable measures aimed at achieving the rational use of brackish and low-mineralized water resources for the Republic of Crimea, based on an analysis of foreign and domestic experience in ensuring the environmental safety of irrigation with limitedly suitable waters. Discussion: during the study, a review of foreign and domestic developments to reduce (prevent) the negative impact of irrigation with limitedly suitable water resources on soil and crops and an analysis of approaches, implemented in the Crimean region, aimed at ensuring environmental safety of using brackish and low-mineralized waters in irrigated agriculture was carried out. It has been found that the main technological solutions aimed at reducing the negative impact of using limitedly suitable water in agriculture include: determining the maximum permissible mineralization of irrigation water from an ecological and economic point of view, reducing irrigation rates, selecting effective agronomic practices, justification the irrigation method and preliminary water treatment, carrying out washing with fresh water, forecasting and modeling of the water-salt regime. The first four approaches are mainly used in the Republic of Crimea. In general, their use makes it possible to prevent a significant decrease in crop yields and the intensive development of soil degradation processes. Conclusions: to ensure the environmental safety of irrigation with limitedly suitable waters, approaches that include the use of water resources with mineralization up to 3 g/l in combination with water-saving irrigation methods, reduction of irrigation rates and the application of chemical ameliorants, it is advisable to supplement with annual water quality and soil condition monitoring, as well as to provide for forecasting the salt regime of the fertile layer in the future.

Influence of “Sneznik-1/79” Mineral Water on Anthropometric, Functional and Biochemical Parameters of Professional Basketball Players: Role of Oxidative Stress

Abstract Adequate hydration represents the balance between the water intake and loss and has an unambiguous significance for public health and it is essential to sustain life. The changes in electrolyte balance which occur during and after training affect on athletes health and performance. Therefore, fluid replacement with adequate mineral composition is of utmost importance. The aim of the present study was to examine the influence of low mineral water from the well Sneznik-1/79 on anthropometric, functional, biochemical parameters and redox status of professional basketball players. In total, 17 male basketball players were included, during the pre-competitive mesocycle, and after the initial testing, they were randomly divided into two groups: group 1 - consumed the commercial drinking water for four weeks (n=7), and group 2 - consumed water from the well Sneznik-1/79 for four weeks (n=10). Determination of the anthropometric, functional, biochemical parameters and redox status was performed. Our results pointed out that consumption of mineral water from the well Sneznik is completely safe from the aspect of affecting various anthropometric, functional and biochemical parameters as well as systemic oxidative stress of professional athletes. In addition, existence of discretely better effects over commercial drinking water indicates that a long period of monitoring may certainly be of interest for further investigation.