ASSESSMENT OF GROUNDWATERS’ QUALITY WITH DEPTH of 8-60 m IN THE ARBËRIA NEIGHBOURHOOD OF GJILAN MUNICIPALITY, KOSOVO

Abstract

Gjilan is one of the largest cities in the Republic of Kosovo. Groundwater samples with adepth of 8-60 m have been taken in this neighbourhood Arbëria, where the samples were taken inthree different areas. These groundwaters are used as drinking water and to ascertain that thesegroundwaters comparing with the WHO regulation. Parameters analysed are: nitrites (NO2-N), nitrates(NO3-N), ammonia (NH3-N), chlorides (Cl-), bicarbonates (HCO3-), alkaline (A-HCl), carbonic strength(CS), NTU, pH, and conductivity in water (CW). The results of this study display the quality of thesegroundwaters based on the WHO regulation. Some groundwaters are not in accordance with WHOwater quality regulations. The groundwaters we have analysed in three areas of the Arbërianeighbourhood in Gjilan Municipality, based on the analysis confirm very well, showing that the land ofthis neighbourhood has strong layers of lime.