Microbiological monitoring of water quality used for water supply and assessment of water sources toxicity (the case of Elista city, the Republic of Kalmykia)

Water quality indicators taken from different sources over the Republic of Kalmykia vary significantly both by year and season. Therefore, an urgent need arose to develop a system targeted at regional and local monitoring of water resources. The system will involve modern monitoring technologies in real time and remote sensing techniques. In the Republic arsenal, there are some required practices. Electronic maps (for monitoring water resources) were developed at scale of 1:200000; databases are being under development. Improvement and development of the Republic's water utilization system should be based on the principles of ecosystem water use, providing for strict monitoring and control over quantitative and qualitative indicators of water resources based on a technologically advanced monitoring system including the options regulating standardization, eco-quality, and economical consumption.