Economic Use of Springs in the Chuvash Republic

Authors

  • Inna V. Nikonorova Chuvash State University named after I.N. Ulyanov
  • Vladimir N. Ilyin Chuvash State University named after I.N. Ulyanov
  • Veniamin V. Viktorov Chuvash State University named after I.N. Ulyanov
  • Andrey A. Nikitin Chuvash State University named after I.N. Ulyanov
  • Anastasiya A. Ilyina Chuvash State University named after I.N. Ulyanov

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52575/2712-7443-2025-49-1-69-79

Keywords:

chemical analysis of spring water, type of economic use, intensity of spring use, spring register, capturing devices

Abstract

The object of the study is the springs of the Chuvash Republic. The springs of the region are of great economic importance. They are used for household and drinking water supply, for recreation and protection of unique landscapes. Intensive development and lack of improvement measures have led to a deterioration of the spring water quality. The landscapes of the surrounding territories are oppressed. During field trips, the authors studied the ecological state of the springs and took water samples for physico-chemical analysis. The recreational significance of the sources for developing a set of measures to optimize their use in the economy was also described. The vast majority of springs stand out with high-quality water. The chemical composition of spring water differs, depending on the geological structure of the territory: there is an increase in water hardness and total mineralization as it moves from north to south. Most springs in the Chuvash Republic are low-flow freshwater with medium water hardness.

Acknowledgements: The study was supported by a grant from the Russian Science Foundation (project No. 24-27-20133) and the Chuvash Republic, https://rscf.ru/project/24-27-20133/

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Author Biographies

Inna V. Nikonorova, Chuvash State University named after I.N. Ulyanov

Candidate of Geographical Sciences, Associate Professor, Head of the Department of Physical Geography and Geomorphology

E-mail: niko-inna@yandex.ru

Vladimir N. Ilyin, Chuvash State University named after I.N. Ulyanov

Candidate of Geographical Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Physical Geography and Geomorphology

E-mail: suvar2009@yandex.ru

Veniamin V. Viktorov, Chuvash State University named after I.N. Ulyanov

Student

E-mail: veniaminviktorov@gmail.com

Andrey A. Nikitin, Chuvash State University named after I.N. Ulyanov

Student

E-mail: andrej6078@gmail.com

Anastasiya A. Ilyina, Chuvash State University named after I.N. Ulyanov

Postgraduate student

E-mail: nastya67.q@mail.ru

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2025-03-28

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Nikonorova, I. V., Ilyin, V. N., Viktorov, V. V., Nikitin, A. A., & Ilyina, A. A. (2025). Economic Use of Springs in the Chuvash Republic. Regional Geosystems, 49(1), 69-79. https://doi.org/10.52575/2712-7443-2025-49-1-69-79

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