Problems of Regional Water-Bodies’ Pollution
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Paradoxically, while water is a vital substance on Earth, it remains one of the least studied compounds in nature. Its complexity poses challenges for scientists, making it difficult to understand fully. Although the chemical composition of water is stable, its effects on organisms vary depending on environmental conditions.
Going forward, we face significant threats related to water that will require considerable attention. One alarming concern, recognized globally, is the potential emergence of a widespread issue in our water supply systems and recreational reservoirs. Labeled by some as the "plague of the 21st century," this problem is linked to the evolving nature of certain microorganisms—some of the oldest life forms on Earth—but now becoming harmful due to chemical pollution.
Research from the Gamaleya Scientific Research Institute indicates that these microorganisms can develop new, dangerous strains that show effects over time, functioning like a "slow-acting mine." They produce substances with carcinogenic, mutagenic, and immunosuppressive properties, notably seen with "blue-green" algae or cyanobacteria.
This article highlights the critical issue of harmful algal blooms (HABs), particularly in the Tbilisi reservoir, predicting eutrophication in the Zhinvali reservoir due to human activities. Such insights can be applied globally, emphasizing the urgent need for action to protect our water resources and public health.
The article addresses the issue of harmful algal blooms (HABs), focusing on the production and occurrence of cyan-bacteria in different water bodies, including the Tbilisi reservoir. It predicts that eutrophication will occur in the Zhinvali reservoir as a result of human activities. This approach can be applied broadly for forecasting similar phenomena in water bodies around the world.
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