Impact of chemical parameters on surface water quality in Prizren and sources of pollution
Session
Agriculture, Food Science and Technology
Description
Our study investigates several chemical indicators of pollution whose parameters have negative impacts on surface water quality in Prizren, focusing on several seasonal months and identifying pollution sources. During a one-year period, water samples were taken at key locations, in the Lumbardh River of Prizren, to analyze several parameters such as pH, dissolved oxygen (DO), biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5), chemical oxygen demand (COD), total dissolved solids (TDS). Surface water quality is subject to more frequent pollution of these parameters especially in different months of the year and were closely monitored to understand their impact on water quality during droughts. The study reveals that in addition to the source in all other locations, rural, industrial, urban runoff, domestic waste and agricultural runoff are among the most important contributors to the pollution of surface waters of the Lumbardh River. It was also observed that water quality deteriorates especially during the driest season of the year, with significantly higher concentrations of pollutants, while in the months where water flows were higher as a result of rains, pollution concentrations lead to temporary improvements due to their dilution. This research raises the need for society for better and sustainable practices in surface water management, in their treatment as well as stricter regulations in pollution control to protect surface water resources in Prizren.
Keywords:
Water quality, pH, biological oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), total dissolved solids (TDS)
Proceedings Editor
Edmond Hajrizi
ISBN
978-9951-982-41-2
Location
UBT Lipjan, Kosovo
Start Date
25-10-2025 9:00 AM
End Date
26-10-2025 6:00 PM
DOI
10.33107/ubt-ic.2025.160
Recommended Citation
Gashi, Sami; Sofiu, Vehebi; Balaj, Nexhat; and Veseli, Besar, "Impact of chemical parameters on surface water quality in Prizren and sources of pollution" (2025). UBT International Conference. 5.
https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/2025UBTIC/AFCT/5
Impact of chemical parameters on surface water quality in Prizren and sources of pollution
UBT Lipjan, Kosovo
Our study investigates several chemical indicators of pollution whose parameters have negative impacts on surface water quality in Prizren, focusing on several seasonal months and identifying pollution sources. During a one-year period, water samples were taken at key locations, in the Lumbardh River of Prizren, to analyze several parameters such as pH, dissolved oxygen (DO), biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5), chemical oxygen demand (COD), total dissolved solids (TDS). Surface water quality is subject to more frequent pollution of these parameters especially in different months of the year and were closely monitored to understand their impact on water quality during droughts. The study reveals that in addition to the source in all other locations, rural, industrial, urban runoff, domestic waste and agricultural runoff are among the most important contributors to the pollution of surface waters of the Lumbardh River. It was also observed that water quality deteriorates especially during the driest season of the year, with significantly higher concentrations of pollutants, while in the months where water flows were higher as a result of rains, pollution concentrations lead to temporary improvements due to their dilution. This research raises the need for society for better and sustainable practices in surface water management, in their treatment as well as stricter regulations in pollution control to protect surface water resources in Prizren.