MODERN APPROACHES TO WATER QUALITY MONITORING FOR IMPROVING THE EFFICIENCY OF THE IMPULSE FLUSHING METHOD OF THE INHULETS RIVER

Abstract

The article examines modern approaches to water quality monitoring aimed at improving the efficiency of the impulse flushing method in the Inhulets River, which is a strategically important water artery for irrigation and domestic water supply. The river experiences significant anthropogenic pressure due to the discharge of mine waters from industrial enterprises, as well as the impact of military actions, which has led to deterioration of its ecological condition.

The study analyzes the limitations of existing flushing regulations that are based on periodic water releases without considering the actual hydrochemical condition of the river. An alternative combined monitoring approach is proposed, integrating geographic information systems, unmanned aerial vehicles, and stationary automated sensor stations capable of real-time data acquisition.

The proposed system enables continuous assessment of key hydrochemical parameters, spatial analysis, automated alerts, and the formulation of management decisions based on current data. The implementation of such a system is expected to improve the ecological condition of the Inhulets River basin, increase the efficiency of the impulse flushing method, and promote rational and sustainable water resource management.