WATER QUALITY IN THE URBAN ECOSYSTEM OF DROBETA – TURNU SEVERIN

Valentin Andriţa

“Ştefan Odobleja” Pedagogical College of Drobeta – Turnu Severin, Romania

Abstract

At present, the city is supplied with water from the Danube River by S.C. SECOM S.A.. The potable water distributor is obliged to assure a water supply meeting the water quantity and quality standards. Sometimes, the underground waters do not meet these standards, containing certain dissolved constituents coming either from natural sources, or from certain anthropic activities. In Drobeta - Turnu Severin city, all the citizens benefit from water that falls within the potable limits, as required by law; they are connected to the centralized drinking water supply. The water treatment station is new and modern, operating since 2010. In the area of Drobeta – Turnu Severin city, there are 24 wells, situated in the riverside area and on the Danubian terrace. Some of these wells meet the standards of potable water quality, while others are situated at the potable/non-potable limit, depending on the season, the precipitations regime and on other conditions influencing the underground waters. These public city wells represent an alternative water source to the centralized water supply system providing water from the Danube River.

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