Surface Water Intake Research Articles

Groundwater in Katowice - center of a large urban and deep coal mining area in Poland

The paper presents the groundwater resources of Katowice and the results of studies conducted to identify prospective areas in aquifers with sufficient water resources for the location of public water intakes. The city of Katowice is the capital of Upper Silesia, the largest urban-industrial area in Poland, the region with a highly developed hard coal mining and many other different industries covering almost the entire scope of the economy. Due to long term drainage of mines causing the depletion and deterioration of groundwater and surface water resources, the main municipal water intakes have been located outside Katowice. Most of the pumped mine water is discharged into surface waters, causing significant salinity of water and disallow its use for municipal or industrial purposes in Katowice. The water collection and supply system is very extensive and covers a significant part of the Silesian agglomeration which is why Katowice is supplied with water from surface water intakes located outside the city. According to older published materials, such as the Hydrogeological map of Poland, there were no aquifers in the city that could have been used to supply the city with drinking water, however recent studies have shown that groundwater in the Quaternary aquifers in the western part of the city can be used to supply the city with public water. Less productive, Quaternary aquifers in north-eastern parts of the city may constitute the basis for drinking water supply in emergency situations, when surface intakes cannot be used, such as toxic, radiological or viral contamination or damage to the water supply network eg. as a result of an earthquake or warfare.

Approaches to substantiating the placement of industrial facilities within the sanitary protection zones of surface watercourses

Introduction. The article considers an approach to be used to delineate the source water protection area for the surface water bodies without putting manufacturing plants within the delineated areas out of action. The approach is based on the assessment of the disposals produced by plants on the water quality at the surface water intake point during the plant’s accident-free operation and both accidents within and beyond the design basis. Materials and methods. The article used the water protection area laws and regulations, the data observed of the disposal dispersion in the large rivers, and the original articles presented in databases and information systems: RSCI, CyberLeninka, Scopus, Web of Science. The solute transport analytical solutions for the dilution of the linear source in the flow serve as the methodological framework. Results. The article results have shown the local disposal into the river to form dispersion halo. Due to the specific dispersion processes, an area of a strip-like shape on the opposite shore can be formed where an anthropogenic influence is not present or negligible. This can be considered the background for the safe cooperative operation of the water intake and a manufacturing plant located within the water protection area. Limitations. The present article outlines the analytical approach for estimating the dilution of wastewater in river waters. The methodologies proposed are subject to several constraints, including the assumption of a constant river channel width and profile, steady discharge of contaminated wastewater, absence of water inflow losses or replenishment, lack of interaction with suspended particulate matter, uniform mixing across all segments of the river, and neglect of wind-induced effects on pollutant dispersion near the water surface. Failure to meet any of these assumptions necessitates recourse to more sophisticated numerical modelling techniques for accurate calculation. Conclusion. The use of the approach presented in the paper allows justifying the manufacturing plant’s operation within the source water protection area for the surface water bodies.

Natural vs. anthropogenic sources of N-Nitrosodimethylamine precursors in surface water

N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) is a carcinogenic disinfection byproduct formed from reactions between dichloramine and organic nitrogen-containing precursors. It is unclear if NDMA precursors in surface water intakes originate in anthropogenic (i.e., wastewater) or natural sources. The Truckee River has a single point source release of treated wastewater effluent, making it an ideal system to study the relative importance of precursor sources. Three Lagrangian sampling events were conducted. NDMA formation potential (FP, a measurement of precursors) above the wastewater outfall indicated that the natural background of NDMA precursors was 2-28 ng/L. NDMA FP increased to 18-31 ng/L immediately downstream of the wastewater outfall, but decreased rapidly in a first order manner, and were not statistically different from the upstream samples in only ∼6 km. This suggests that the dominant source of NDMA precursors may be wastewater derived only near wastewater outfalls and deviates from the previous belief that wastewater-derived precursors are responsible for NDMA formation in drinking water sources located further downstream. Additionally, given the rapid loss of the wastewater precursors in this study, precursors which are slow to biodegrade/photolyze/adsorb to sediment are likely to be poor surrogates for the overall wastewater NDMA precursor pool. To understand temporal changes in the wastewater impact on environmental NDMA precursor loading, two 24-hour sampling events were conducted near (<3 km) the wastewater outfall and demonstrated that temporal changes in the NDMA precursors directly downstream of the wastewater outfall are directly linked to the wastewater flow contribution.

Water resources of the Podilia region and their use

Purpose. To analyze the state of water resources of the Podilsk region and the territorial features of water use in order to optimize their use. Methods. Methods of system-structural analysis, statistical, cartographic, modeling. Rresults. The current state and peculiarities of the use of water resources in the territory of the administrative districts of the Podilsk region were analyzed according to the indicators of total water intake from natural water bodies, the use of fresh water in general and the sectoral structure of water use. The main consumers of water resources in the region are industrial enterprises and housing and communal services. The largest share of underground water intake is in Ternopil Oblast, and the smallest in Vinnytsia, which is related to natural reserves of underground water. The largest volumes of water intake from natural water bodies and the use of fresh water are observed in the Khmelnytskyi region, and the smallest - in the Ternopil region. The analysis of the dynamics of water use indicators over the period 2020-2022 determined a decrease in the volume of water intake, especially in 2022, in all regions of the region. The largest share of water is used in the regions of the region for production needs. Conclusions. The dynamics of water consumption in all regions of the region has a tendency to decrease the volume of water intake. There are certain differences in the amount of surface and underground water intake. For many administrative districts and territorial communities, the problem of rational use of water resources is relevant.

Composition and Transformation of Halogenated Products Contained in Drinking Water Transported through the Urban Water Distribution Network

Analysis of the composition and transformation of organic compounds in water obtained at a surface water intake of a large urban agglomeration (by the example of the city of Ufa) and used to arrange water supply for the population and the industrial sector has been carried out. Using gas and liquid chromatography with various types of detection, more than 250 organic compounds in the supplied water have been determined. It has been revealed that when transporting water, the concentration of organic compounds of technogenic nature (phthalates, polyaromatic hydrocarbons, alkylbenzenes, etc.) does not change. It has been concluded that in remote, dead-end and stagnant zones of the urban water distribution network, the presence of additional organic pollutants not identified in drinking water leaving water treatment facilities, has not been detected.

COMPARISON OF POPULATION MORBIDITY IN SOME WATER SUPPLY ZONES OF A LARGE URBAN AGGLOMERATION AND PERMANGANATE OXIDIZABILITY OF DRINKING WATER

There has been researched the relationship between permanganate oxidizability of drinking water and the primary and total population turnover in polyclinics of the city, located in the areas supplied with drinking water from surface water intake, infiltration water intake, as well as in the area located in the mixing zone of water from surface and infiltration water intakes, for the following diseases: malignant neoplasms, blood diseases, endocrine diseases, diseases of the circulatory system, respiratory diseases, diseases of the digestive organs, skin diseases. The method of correlation and regression analysis has been used to find the relationship between the indicator of drinking water quality and the number of applications (primary and/or general) of the population to polyclinics. Different manifestations of relationships between diseases of the population and permanganate oxidizability of drinking water have been revealed. Thus, permanganate oxidizability can positively or negatively affect respiratory diseases, blood diseases and congenital deformities.&#x0D; Differences in manifestation of relations between population diseases and permanganate oxidizability of water in the zone of surface water intake, the zone of mixing of surface and infiltration water intakes, as well as the zone of infiltration water intake have been established. The maximum number of correlation coefficients characterizing the relationship between the indicator and malignant neoplasms, diseases of urogenital system and skin diseases is noted for the zone of infiltration water intake, while in the other two zones the correlation coefficients are either absent or their occurrence is minimal. Correlation coefficients characterizing the relationship between the indicator and the same disease in the zones of influence of surface water intake, mixing zone and zone of influence of infiltration water intake can have different signs.&#x0D; It should be noted that correlation coefficients of moderate, noticeable and high association do not mean that there is a risk of one or another disease, but only indicate that there is some relationship between permanganate oxidizability and these diseases.

Hydraulic Analysis of a Passive Wedge Wire Water Intake Screen for Ichthyofauna Protection

A passive wedge screen, thanks to its many functional and environmental advantages, has recently become a popular type of surface water intake for municipal and industrial purposes. The design solutions proposed in this paper for a passive wedge wire screen intake model and two different deflectors have been experimentally tested under conditions that can be considered as no-flow conditions at the hydraulic flume. There was only a slight flow associated with the operation of the screen, while there was almost no flow in the hydraulic channel itself, such that it would be considered a watercourse. A hydraulic analysis was carried out, including velocity distribution around the screen as well as the determination of head losses with or without deflectors installed inside the screen. Lower inlet and inflow velocities to the surface of the water intake reduce the risk of injury or death to small fish and fry as well as attracting pollutants understood as sediments, debris, and plant remains floating in the river. In order to achieve the lowest possible maximum inlet and inflow velocities at the highest possible intake capacity, it was necessary to equalize the approach velocity distributions. It was shown that by using the proposed deflectors, the approach velocity distributions were equalized and the maximum values of inflow and inlet velocities were reduced. A water intake screen with a deflector with an uneven porosity distribution equalized the approach velocities better than a deflector with equal openings, but the differences were small. Installing the wedge screen model reduced the maximum inlet velocity from exceeding 2 m/s to a value of 0.08 m/s, and after installing deflectors with equal and unequal openings to values of 0.06 m/s and 0.05 m/s, respectively. In addition to laboratory tests, the paper describes the numerical simulations performed in ANSYS Fluent software. The results of the simulations made it possible to obtain a broader study, as well as to compare the velocity values obtained at the measuring points during the laboratory tests.

Sucralose and Predicted De Facto Wastewater Reuse Levels Correlate with PFAS Levels in Surface Waters

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) pose risks to human health and ecosystems and are commonly found in wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) effluents discharged into surface waters. WWTPs continuously discharging PFAS into surface waters are hypothesized to lead to pervasive PFAS for downstream drinking water treatment plant (DWTP) intakes. To investigate the impact of this unplanned (de facto) wastewater reuse, we analyzed river water and WWTP effluent samples for 19 target PFAS and a surrogate chemical (sucralose) in a large watershed, with >165 WWTP discharges and multiple DWTP surface water intakes. The ∑PFAS concentrations of WWTP effluents (50–200 ng/L) were higher than that of the river water, with the same relative distributions of individual PFAS found in both samples. Surface water samples showed a direct and linear relationship between ∑PFAS and sucralose concentrations [∑PFAS (ng/L) = 0.0014 × (sucralose (ng/L)) + 19; R2 = 0.92] or predicted de facto reuse levels. Unplanned wastewater reuse could be a widespread source of PFAS for thousands of DWTPs. This study provides valuable guidance for future initiatives aimed at identifying sources of PFAS through de facto reuse modeling and chemical surrogate sampling.

Practical Aspects of the Energy Efficiency Evaluation of a Water Distribution Network Using Hydrodynamic Modeling—A Case Study

Water and energy are the main natural resources, and their rational use is the basis for sustainable development. Therefore, the energy efficiency of water supply networks is one of the priorities for the management system of water utilities. Many methods and indicators can be used to assess the energy efficiency of water distribution networks (WDNs), and their choice should be adapted to the characteristics of a WDN. This paper presents an energy audit of WDNs that are supplied from five reservoirs located above the supply area, to which water is supplied from four underground and surface water intakes. In the analysis of the system operation, a hydrodynamic computer model of the water distribution network was used to estimate the operating parameters that are necessary to determine the energy efficiency indicators. A new method for calibrating the emitter coefficient used for water loss modeling is also proposed. The conducted audit showed that more than 70% of the energy supplied to the WDS was “lost”, mainly due to friction (37%) and water losses (27%). Thanks to hydraulic modeling, it was possible to indicate that 34% of the energy lost in the system was related to the use of pressure-reducing valves (PRV), and that only 3% was directly related to friction. In turn, the majority of leaks are attributed to service connections (17.4% vs. 8.8% in the water distribution network).

Applicability of the WASP Model in an Assessment of the Impact of Anthropogenic Pollution on Water Quality—Dunajec River Case Study

This article covers the analysis of the impact of agricultural and municipal pollution on surface waters in a selected pilot section of the Dunajec River in Poland. The analysis was performed using the dynamic Water Quality Analysis Simulation Program (WASP) model. The operational use of the WASP allows the assessment of current and future changes in water quality and the planning of measures to reduce adverse impacts on surface waters. Based on the acquired and processed data, the model simulated the impact of the pollutant supply on the water quality in the selected section. The simulations were carried out in three developed scenarios. The results of the simulations of the spread of pollutants in the riverbed show that the adopted scenarios, including an increased supply of pollutants and unfavorable hydrological conditions, will not adversely affect the operation and efficiency of the water intake. Thus in the considered cases, the risk will not reach an unacceptable level. However, a serious threat may be caused by the failure of the sewage treatment plant located in the vicinity of a water intake. The conducted analyses indicate that the WASP may have significant application potential in the risk assessment for surface water intakes.

Utilizing Hydrodynamic Modeling and GIS for Surface Water Intake Vulnerability Analysis

Utilizing Hydrodynamic Modeling and GIS for Surface Water Intake Vulnerability Analysis

Environmental data and facts in the semiconductor manufacturing industry: An unexpected high water and energy consumption situation

With the expansion of the semiconductor industry, determining the huge associated water and energy consumption and accomplishing sustainable development can be key issues for this industry. This study surveyed the sustainability reports of 28 semiconductor corporations and summarized their environmental stewardship information. Overall, the total water withdrawal in 2021 was 7.89 ​× ​108 ​m3, total energy consumption was 1.49 ​× ​1011 ​kWh, and total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions were 7.15 ​× ​107 tons CO2 equivalent. The total Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions were 2.74 and 4.41 ​× ​107 ​t CO2 equivalent, respectively. Surface water intake, municipal water supply, groundwater withdrawal, third party supply, and external reclaimed water intake accounted for 47.0%, 35.3%, 8.5%, 5.8%, and 3.2% of total water use, respectively. Electricity, fossil fuel, renewable energy, and others accounted for 83.7%, 12.0%, 2.7%, and 1.7% of the total energy use. In 2021, average water use, energy consumption, and GHG emissions were calculated to be 8.22 ​L/cm2, 1.15 ​kWh/cm2, and 0.84 ​kg CO2 equivalent/cm2, respectively, based on announced data. Ultrapure water consumption was predicted to be 5.51 and 0.95 ​× ​108 ​m3 worldwide and for China, respectively. Effective sustainability strategies are supposed to be implemented to meet the considerable growth in water and energy consumption and GHG emissions for the semiconductor industry worldwide and in China.

Scientific basis for the development of structural and technological devices made of modern domestic materials to ensure the functional reliability and safe operation of surface water intakes

The article provides a classification list of a large number of heuristic techniques for solving various problems of designing a class of hydraulic structures, taking into account the conditions of functional operation of soft floating structures (MNCs) as water intake structures. The concept of rational use of surface water resources provides for an ecosystem approach that allows us to consider a water body together with the catchment area of the hydrographic river network, the surface layers of the atmosphere above it, measures taken to select the calculated water flow rate (Q m3/s), taking into account the consideration of environmental safety in the zones of influence of water intake - as a single system in as a whole. Providing EC in VTK puts forward a number of main tasks to improve existing structural and technological devices and create new ones using modern domestic materials, for example, high-strength synthetic fabric materials. When creating environmentally acceptable design solutions to provide EC in the zones of influence of VTK, one of the most promising areas at present is the methodological basis for the synthesis of soft-coated structures in the composition of VTK. The reliable functioning of both a separate structural element and the structure as a whole should be conditioned by the possibility of periodic updating of its constituent structural elements.

CRITERIA FOR RATIONAL SITING OF SURFACE WATER INLETS AT RESERVOIRS OF BELARUS AND TAJIKISTAN

In the conditions of reservoirs in both Belarus and Tajikistan, surface water intake structures are widely used. The operating conditions of water intakes in Belarus and Tajikistan differ due to the difference in the hydrodynamic regime and dynamics of the processes of coastal destruction and alongshore sediment movement. In the article, on the basis of field research data, criteria for the rational placement of surface water intakes, taking into account the hydrodynamics of the reservoir and experimental dependences for calculating sediment discharge, are determined. &nbsp

Эффективность работы водозаборных сооружений населенных мест Прибайкалья

The population of the Baikal region (unofficial name of the Irkutsk region) amounts to 2.36 million peo-ple, mainly residing in the Angara River area. Therefore, 91% of all water intake facilities belong the surface shore, river or reservoir types. With the construction of a chain of hydroelectric power plants at the Angara River in 1961, Lake Baikal and the Irkutsk reservoir have become the only artificial reser-voir, whose water level depends on the natural inflow into the lake, as well as energy and water transport activities. As a result, the perennial water level in Lake Baikal and the Bratsk reservoir varies across a wide range, about 2 and 10 m, respectively. In this study, the effect of variations in the water level in Lake Baikal on the efficiency of all water intake facilities of the Angara River is addressed. The conducted calculations and field studies showed that an increase in the water level in water bodies leads to a decreased water quality, requiring its further purification. When the water level decreases, the performance of water intake facilities decreases, requiring replacement of the pumping equipment. An analysis of the surface water intake facilities in the populated areas of the Baikal region showed that the efficient operation of the existing structures is unachievable under significant variations in the wa-ter level in Lake Baikal and the Angara River. It is recommended to use underground water sources. Floating water intake or shore structures operating over the entire range of varying water levels in the water body may be also used.

Impact of Artificial Infiltration on the Removal of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs during Treatment of Surface Water

The content of pharmaceuticals in natural waters is steadily increasing. Especially nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are often detected in natural waters due to their widespread use. This group of compounds includes commonly used representatives, such as paracetamol and ketoprofen. The quality of natural waters determines the processes applied for the treatment of drinking water. The methods used in order to remove pharmaceuticals from treated water include adsorption and biologically active filtration. Both processes also occur during artificial infiltration (forced flow of intake surface water through the ground to the collecting wells) at surface water intakes. The processes, which occur in the soil, change the water quality characteristics to a great extent. The goal of the study was to evaluate the removal efficiency of paracetamol and ketoprofen in the process of artificial infiltration used as a pre-treatment of surface water. The studies were conducted at a field experimental installation located at the technical artificial infiltration intake. The experimental installation consisted of three metering wells (piezometers) which were located on the way between the bank of the infiltration pond and the collecting well. The collected water samples allowed to evaluate the change of selected NSAIDs concentrations during the passage of water through the ground. The analysis procedure included solid phase extraction (SPE) and high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). Removal of the studied NSAIDs in the infiltration process occurred with variable effectiveness throughout the year. Paracetamol was removed with annual efficiency equal to 42%, although no significant removal of ketoprofen was observed.

Risk Assessment of Water Intakes in South-Eastern Poland in Relation to the WHO Requirements for Water Safety Plans

Since 2017, risk assessments for water intakes in Poland have provided the basis for decisions to establish indirect water protection zones. The preventive, risk-based approach and the related risk minimization measures are required under the provisions of the Drinking Water Directive (DWD) of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2020 on the quality of water intended for human consumption. This approach is in line with the World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations for water safety plans. The aim of this study was to present a methodology and to carry out a risk assessment of the threats to surface water intakes, which in Poland, should be completed by the end of 2022. Risk assessments were performed for four onshore-type surface water intakes located in south-eastern Poland. The results were presented in aggregate form, which enabled clear presentation and conclusions. It was found that the greatest risks are associated with seasonal changes in water quality (mainly high turbidity and water blooms), unregulated sewage management, the occurrence of floodwater flows and catastrophic events caused by the potential failure of wastewater treatment plants. Based on the results of the risk assessment, the need to establish new, or to adjust the existing, protection zones for the analyzed water intakes was identified.

Assessment of the Impact of Rainfall Variability on Drinking Water Production at Treatment Plants in Nzoia River Basin, Kenya

Increased wet season rainfall is associated with improved water supply at point water sources and improved river flows and water reservoir levels. For piped water supply schemes with surface water intakes, this is supposed to enhance operations since there is adequate raw water unlike in the dry season where operations are interrupted due to insufficient flows. However, this is not the case in Nzoia River Basin as established by this study. As rainfall increases, drinking water production in treatment plants at Moi’s Bridge, Lumakanda and Busia water supplies decrease and vice versa. Nzoia River Basin is one of the regions that is highly vulnerable to climate variability in Kenya, hence understanding rainfall variability and trends is important for better water resources management and especially drinking water supply. This study aimed at assessing rainfall variability and trends for 3 rainfall stations in Nzoia River Basin; Leissa Farm Kitale, Webuye Agricultural Office and Bunyala Irrigation Scheme and its impact on drinking water production at Moi’s Bridge, Lumakanda and Busia water supplies treatment plants. The rainfall data used in this study covers 31 years period from 1970 to 2001 and was obtained from the Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD), Nairobi, Kenya. Monthly water supply production data for Moi’s Bridge, Lumakanda and Busia water supplies covering 15 years period from 2000 to 2014 was obtained from the County governments of Uasin Gishu, Kakamega and Busia. Rainfall variability and trend was analysed using the parametric test of Linear regression analysis and the non-parametric Mann Kendall statistical test. Monthly rainfall and monthly drinking water production was analysed using Pearson moment correlation to establish the relationship between monthly rainfall and monthly drinking water supply production at Mois Bridge, Lumakanda and Busia Water supplies treatment plants. The results of variability and trend in annual rainfall shows Webuye Agricultural Office recording declining rainfall at -0.8994 mm/31 years (-0.029 mm/ year); whereas Leissa Farm Kitale shows increasing rainfall at 1.0325 mm/31 years (0.033 mm/ year) and Bunyala Irrigation Scheme’s rainfall is increasing at 0.5245 mm/31 years (0.017 mm/ year). Drinking water supply production at Moi’s Bridge, Lumakanda and Busia water supplies has been increasing with time between 2000 and 2014. The results of Pearson moment correlation coefficient shows a strong negative relationship between monthly rainfall and monthly drinking water supply production at 0.05 significance level for Moi’s Bridge, Lumakanda and Busia water supplies. This shows that as rainfall increases, drinking water supply production in treatment plants at Moi’s Bridge, Lumakanda and Busia water supplies decreases. During the rainy season, the cost of water treatment goes up as a result of increased turbidity. Increased rainfall in Nzoia River Basin presents water treatment challenges to the existing water supply treatment plants resulting into reduced production.Water supply managers should improve the capacity of the existing water supply treatment plants to cope with the increased rainfall variability under the changing climatic conditions.

Changes in the indicators of chemical safety of drinking water in Ufa during its transportation to consumers

Introduction. To conduct a total assessment of carcinogenic, non-carcinogenic, and organoleptic risks to public health and cover both normalized and non-normalized pollutants of potable water, based on the results of long-term monitoring studies, it is possible using an integral indicator of chemical harmlessness of water. Material and methods. Authors studied potable water of water intakes of surface and infiltration types from potable water reservoirs and remote zones of Ufa water distribution networks. Impurities were determined by chromatography, inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry, photometric, nephelometric, and titrimetric methods. Results. The main effect on the amount of carcinogenic risk in potable water of the surface water intake are chloroform, bromodichlethane, dichloroacetic acid, in the infiltration water intake - in addition to these compounds zinc, lead and chromium are in addition influenced. Organic compounds (phthalates, benz(a)pyrene, volatile aromatic compounds, etc.) have no effect on this type of risk due to the presence in water in low background concentrations. The identified number of individual carcinogenic risks for bromodichloroacetic acid and dichloroacetic acid according to the WHO classification corresponds to the second range. As the surface type water intake is removed from the potable water reservoir, the total carcinogenic risk of water decreases by 13-30%, and the infiltration type increases by 41-84%. Values of noncancerogenic and organoleptic risks are constant for potable water of different water intakes and correspond to recommended limit values. The excess of the maximum permissible concentrations (SanPin 1.2.3685-21) of individual substances in the potable water of the city has not been detected for the whole period of observation. In terms of the integral indicator of chemical harmlessness, the most favorable is the po-table water of the infiltration water intake, in the technology of which is mainly used the UV for decontamination of water. Conclusion. Using a risk assessment methodology complements the traditional approach to assessing water quality under modern hygiene standards. It becomes possible to evaluate the effect of pollutants of various classes on water quality when they are present together.

Drinking-water Quality Risk Assessment Based on Parameters with Organoleptic (Taste and Odor) Effects Observed in Water from Surface Water Intake and Infiltration Water Intake Facilities

Risks of organoleptic (taste and odor) effects in drinking water from three water intake facilities are assessed, and research results are presented. The highest risk values for water hardness were identified in samples from infiltration water intake; the value for color-related risks was constant and equal to 0.001. For surface water intake samples, the values of water hardness and associated organoleptic risk are the lowest, compared to other water intakes, and do not exceed 0.008. Risk values of organoleptic effects associated with color at the surface water intake facilities are within the range of 0.001-0.003. The risk values for the taste, and odor effects due to turbidity are constant for all water intakes and equal to 0.002. There is no risk of developing organoleptic-olfactory products associated with the chemical oxygen demand parameter in all samples. The research shows that the overall values of the organoleptic risks are the highest in instances form infiltration water intakes compared with the surface water intake. In addition, the water hardness parameter contributes the most to overall organoleptic risks for all water intakes. The authors conclude that the risks associated with organoleptic (taste and odor) effects do not exceed an acceptable level, both for each indicator considered separately and for their combined effect.