TRANSFORMATION OF DRINKING WATER QUALITY THROUGH TREATMENT AT THE UZUNBULOK FACILITY
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The assessment of algal diversity in engineered aquatic systems is an important aspect of environmental monitoring and sustainable water management. This study investigates the taxonomic composition and ecological characteristics of algoflora in the Uzunbulok water treatment facility, a highly modified freshwater system subjected to continuous anthropogenic influence. In the context of increasing environmental pressures and the objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity adopted in 1992 (Heywood, 1995) [14], the evaluation of biodiversity within water treatment infrastructures has become essential for understanding ecosystem functioning and resilience.
Sampling was conducted at key stages of the treatment process, and algal communities were analysed using standard light microscopy. Species identification was performed based on morphological and taxonomic criteria, with particular attention to indicator taxa reflecting trophic status and water quality. Ecological assessment was supported by the use of algal indicator species, while statistical analyses were applied to evaluate patterns of species composition, diversity, and community structure under varying operational conditions.
The results demonstrate that, up to the primary treatment stage of the Uzunbulok water treatment facility, the algoflora exhibits relatively high diversity, with clearly defined taxonomic and ecological characteristics. Moreover, variations in species composition are closely linked to subsequent stages of the treatment process and to the physicochemical conditions of the environment, highlighting the sensitivity of algal communities to operational and environmental factors..
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