Assessing the Water Quality for Animal Consumption in Rural Households via Indicator Parameters
Abstract
The aim of this paper was to assess the quality of the water consumed by animals in rural households
in Transylvania in terms of indicator parameters, such as pH, chlorides, iron, sulfates, temporary
hardness and organic matter. The water samples were collected from three different sources: 15
samples from wells, 9 samples from springs and 13 samples from rivers and streams. The results were
compared with the drinking water standards outlined in Law 7/2023] and were subjected to statistical
analysis using the SPSS program, version 17. Significant differences (p < 0.05) were observed for
sulfates, pH, organic matter. The amount of sulfates was significantly higher (p < 0.05) in wells than in
springs and rivers and streams. The pH was significantly higher (p < 0.05) in rivers and streams
compared to wells and springs. Organic substances had significantly higher concentrations (p < 0.05)
in wells than in springs and streams and rivers.