Проблемы качества, количества, охраны и использования подземных вод Молдовы

Abstract

A regional analysis of the quality, quantity and protection of groundwater has been performed. We need to differentiate quality of unconfined and confined aquifers. As a rule, unconfined aquifers are more polluted with anthropogenic products. In the contrary, confined aquifers has better quality of fresh water. The geochemical reactionin the system water-rock is the main factor determining confined aquifer quality. Reserves of unconfined aquifer are not estimated. Confined horizons contain water in the range 0.9 – 1.6 km3 /year. Starting approximatively from 2000 water table of the confined horizons are increasing (or regenerating). Protection of the ground water is dif ferent. Mostly all territory is medium protected.