Pesticides in groundwaters and soils of Donbas

Abstract

Environmental objects of Donetsk region have been investigated by gas chromatography on the persistent organochlorine pesticides, such as DDT and its metabolites, HCH and its isomers; organophosphorus pesticides: malathion, phosalone; fluorinated pesticides treflan, etc. Water from drinking intakes and soils contained from 1 to 6 pesticides. In mineral waters and mud resort of Slavyansk from 9 to 13 pesticides have been determined. The influence of pesticides found in groundwater on the human body has been indicated. The results show an unfavorable ecological situation of the geological environment of Donetsk region.