Problems and development prospects of supplying water to the new regions through the example of the Kherson region

Summary

Based on a survey of public water supply systems in populated areas of the Kherson region the key issues that form the basis for developing solutions for the regional water supply development are specified. Because of the accident at the waterworks of the Kakhovka water reservoir, water supply from the Dnieper River is currently unavailable. Accordingly, the problems of the water scarcity, that is a meaningful constraint of the operation of water supply systems in many populated areas of the Kherson region are considered. An analysis of the water management complex of the Kherson region was carried out including two of the largest irrigation systems of the Russian Federation, that provide for the basic agricultural irrigation in the Azov and Black Sea regions, as well as for the water supply systems for the residents of parts of the Kherson, Zaporozhian regions and the Crimean Peninsula. It was proposed to apply theoretical developments and practical experience gained in Crimea to ensure water security in the region amid water scarcity. An analysis of the obtained results was conducted, and recommendations were submitted for the prospective development of the water supply systems in the Kherson region.

Key words

water supply system , reservoir , water resources , water industry , irrigation system , underground source

Problems of engineering systems of water use and scientific research on their solution

Summary

The state of public water supply and wastewater disposal systems in a considerable number of cities and towns in Russia in terms of their wear and tear and reliability causes alarm. The problems that exist today in the field of housing and public utilities are largely due to the lack of resources available with the constituent entities of the Russian Federation and local governments, and significant reduction in fundamental and applied scientific work in this area. Information is provided on the problems and possible solutions, on the tasks of scientific research discussed by «Engineering Systems of Water Use», the Scientific Council of the Russian Academy of Architecture and Building Sciences, the new composition of which included well-known scientists – experts in the field of water supply and wastewater disposal systems. It is noted that in recent years, due to underfunding in the field of public utilities, an advanced wear of water treatment facilities and pipelines of wastewater disposal systems, water supply and distribution systems occurs. It is shown that the innovative developments of Russian scientists have been hardly used. This was facilitated by the fact that until now it is more profitable for housing and public utilities companies to purchase finished foreign products than to participate in the development of their own production.

Key words

water and wastewater systems , water industry , fundamental and applied scientific studies , federal target programs