RESULTS OF COMPARATIVE BACTERIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF DRINKING WATER FROM DIFFERENT POINTS OF DELIVERY IN THE CITY OF MYKOLAIV AND POSSIBILITIES OF ADDITIONAL WATER DISINFECTION UNDER FIELD CONDITIONS
The provision of quality drinking water is one of the most important conditions for public health, especially in urban areas. Like many other settlements, the city of Mykolaiv faces problems with the quality of water supplied to consumers. This study evaluated some bacteriological parameters of drinking water supplied from different sources in the city and conducted a comparative analysis of the effectiveness of using plant coagulants for disinfection. Water samples were collected from underground sources, artesian wells, the municipal water supply network, and the Bug Estuary.