The effect of spring water on the health of the population (for example Baryshsky district of Ulyanovsk region)

The purpose of the work was to conduct physical and chemical investigations of some springs of Ba- ryshsky district of Ulyanovsk region, used as drinking water sources; to study the influence in the chem- ical elements contained in the water on the development of human pathology.The materials and methods of research. On the basis of accredited chemical and analytical laboratory of Science named after S.P. Kapitsa of Ulyanovsk state University, 12 springs from different localities of Baryshsky district were examined to find the presence of chemical substances (calcium, magnesium, lead, chromium, Nickel, copper, zinc, nitrate ion, iron, silicon, sulfate ion, etc.), directly affecting the con- dition of the internal organs. For the analysis modern equipment was used, allowing to obtain results with a high degree of accuracy.The results of the study and their discussion. According to the results of the study, the excessive contents of iron and silicon was found, that may adversely affect health, namely the disregulation of iron metabol- ism. Chronic excess of iron, its deposition in tissues and organs is a disease called "siderosis", in addition to it, liver insufficiency and allergic reactions of varying severity can also occur. And the excess silicon may cause the development of kidney stones and pulmonary fibrosis. In severe cases, the oversaturation of the body with silicon can cause the growth of tumors, including malignancies, both lung and stomach ones. The content of the remaining indicators in spring water meets the requirements of SanPiN 2.1.4.1175-02 "Hygienic requirements to water quality of uncentralized water supply". The dependence of population health from the quality of drinking water was proved and shown.Conclusion. the results of physico-chemical analysis of water springs of Baryshsky district has proven to have a need for a systematic integrated control of the ecological state of the spring water throughout the municipality of "Baryshsky area". This will allow to forecast the ecological situation and the health of the population.