Water Source Sanitary Protection Zone

The sanitary protection zone of a water supply source is an area that surrounds a water supply source and water supply facilities, within which a special regime is observed aimed at preventing pollution and deterioration in the quality of drinking water. It is an integral part of the water supply system and plays an important role in ensuring public health and environmental safety.

The purpose of the sanitary protection zone is to protect the source of water supply from pollution and preserve its quality. This zone prohibits the use of chemicals that could negatively affect water quality, as well as construction and other activities that could lead to groundwater contamination.

The main objectives of the sanitary protection zone are:

– Ensuring the safety of the water supply;
– Monitoring compliance with the security regime;
– Prevention of groundwater pollution;
– Ensuring environmental safety.

The sanitary protection zone is an important component of the water supply system, which allows us to provide high quality drinking water for the population and maintain the environmental safety of the environment.

Sanitary protection zone for water supply source

A sanitary protection zone (SZZ) is an area that is located next to a water supply source and is intended to protect this source from pollution and the spread of harmful substances. In the WSS it is necessary to ensure compliance with a regime that eliminates possible pollution and deterioration of water quality.

The number of SSOs may vary depending on the type of source and its characteristics. For example, if the source is a small pool in the city, then the ZSO will include a small area around the pool in which construction work, excavation, etc. are prohibited. If the source is located outside the city, for example, on a mountain river, then it may be necessary to create a larger sanitary protection zone.

The main tasks performed by the ZSO include compliance with sanitary and hygienic conditions and operating conditions of water intake structures. The regime should be established for such a period as to ensure sufficient safety and protection of the source from pollution. This regime sets restrictions on the types of activities that can be carried out in the territory of the ZSO. For example, this may concern restrictions on the import of goods, construction of buildings, agricultural work, etc. In addition, the ZSO ensures the safety of water bodies located on its territory. Protection of sources may include limiting the entry of pollutants into water bodies through the WSS and strengthening control over the operation of water infrastructure. As a protective measure, checkpoints, a system for monitoring the state of the security zone, and monitoring the impact of the environment on the state of a river or reservoir can be used.

The main tasks include: