Reconnaissance hydrological studies of the Pityevoy Сanal on Bolshoy Solovetsky Island

A reconnaissance hydrological study of the Pityevoy Canal on Bolshoy Solovetsky Island, a vital watercourse supplying drinking water to residents and pilgrims, reveals significant variability in its hydrochemical and microbiological parameters. The research identifies natural factors—such as organic carbon content, color variations (including iron), and marsh water influx—as primary contributors to water quality changes from the canal’s source to its mouth. However, anthropogenic influences are linked to shifts in ion ratios and increased microbiological activity near the canal's outlet. Notably, ambient temperature was found to affect microbial dynamics. Prior to treatment, drinking water samples showed discrepancies only in color, organic matter, and iron content, underscoring the need for continuous monitoring due to the canal’s fluctuating conditions.

Titova, K. V., Kokryatskaya, N. M., Zhibareva, T. A., & Moreva, O. Yu. (2026). Reconnaissance hydrological studies of the Pityevoy Сanal on Bolshoy Solovetsky Island. Water Sector of Russia: Problems, Technologies, Management, 2026(4), 81–97. https://doi.org/10.35567/1999-4508-2026-4-81-97