1 Introduction to “Water Resources Management in Romania”
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The chapter number 4 brings to the reader’s attention some aspects regarding
both the quality of surface waters in general (Sects. 4.1–4.3) and the theoretical
information on the environmental factor—WATER, and a case study is presented
in Sect. 4.4. The water quality status of the Mure¸ s water body is presented and
analyzed on three sections (Târgu-Mure¸ s socket, Ungheni socket, and Iernut socket)
for the period 2015–2017. It is necessary to know the quality of surface water at any
moment, because on the basis of the data obtained and analyzed it is possible to make a
prognosis of the water quality evolution on the monitored sections. The water quality
in Romania is monitored according to the structure and methodological principles
of the Integrated Water Monitoring System in Romania (S.M.I.A.R.), restructured
according to the requirements of the European Directives. The study showed an
improvement in the process of monitoring and evaluation of the waters of the Mures
River basin (referring to the area under study) in 2017 compared to previous years.
1.4 Water Supply
Chapter 5 indicates that a more flexible interconnected drinkable water supply system is needed in Dobrogea, as well as modern and energy efficient irrigation water
systems. The energy efficiency along with the environmental protection have to be
among the main goals of the Romanian authorities, and designers. Dobrogea is a
beautiful but dry-climate region in Romania, where the drinkable water has to be
abstracted from deep aquifers, and the irrigation water supply systems have to deal
with high pumping heads resulting in considerable energy consumption. The main
challenges related to water are water quality, energy efficiency, water loss mitigation
and above all, a more responsible attitude of man towards waters and environmental
protection. New vast on-going projects aim to modernize the water supply systems.
A new interconnected drinkable water supply system is going to meet either the water
quality standards in small villages or the variable demand of the towns on the Black
Sea coast. The modernization of the irrigation water supply systems aims to support
agriculture with higher efficiency. Numerical simulation of water systems operation
is a real key to better engineering design and to a more energy efficient use of the
water resources. The case studies presented in this chapter refer to the possible energy
saving emerging from an optimal operation of a drinkable water distribution system
and respectively an irrigation water pumping station. The environmental impact of
the new construction sites has to be continuously assessed in order to preserve the
existing habitats.
Chapter 6 presents the history and evolution of drinking water supply systems
in the major city of Transylvania, Cluj-Napoca, focusing on the achievements made
during the last 30 years under the ruling concept of efficiency. The accelerated urban
development of Cluj-Napoca and the political events of the last century had a strong
influence on the evolution of drinking water supply systems and the faith of the
local water operator. The communist regime, following its industrialization plans,
wanted to build quickly and cheaply. After 1989, the centralized economy died,
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The chapter number 4 brings to the reader’s attention some aspects regarding
both the quality of surface waters in general (Sects. 4.1–4.3) and the theoretical
information on the environmental factor—WATER, and a case study is presented
in Sect. 4.4. The water quality status of the Mure¸ s water body is presented and
analyzed on three sections (Târgu-Mure¸ s socket, Ungheni socket, and Iernut socket)
for the period 2015–2017. It is necessary to know the quality of surface water at any
moment, because on the basis of the data obtained and analyzed it is possible to make a
prognosis of the water quality evolution on the monitored sections. The water quality
in Romania is monitored according to the structure and methodological principles
of the Integrated Water Monitoring System in Romania (S.M.I.A.R.), restructured
according to the requirements of the European Directives. The study showed an
improvement in the process of monitoring and evaluation of the waters of the Mures
River basin (referring to the area under study) in 2017 compared to previous years.
1.4 Water Supply
Chapter 5 indicates that a more flexible interconnected drinkable water supply system is needed in Dobrogea, as well as modern and energy efficient irrigation water
systems. The energy efficiency along with the environmental protection have to be
among the main goals of the Romanian authorities, and designers. Dobrogea is a
beautiful but dry-climate region in Romania, where the drinkable water has to be
abstracted from deep aquifers, and the irrigation water supply systems have to deal
with high pumping heads resulting in considerable energy consumption. The main
challenges related to water are water quality, energy efficiency, water loss mitigation
and above all, a more responsible attitude of man towards waters and environmental
protection. New vast on-going projects aim to modernize the water supply systems.
A new interconnected drinkable water supply system is going to meet either the water
quality standards in small villages or the variable demand of the towns on the Black
Sea coast. The modernization of the irrigation water supply systems aims to support
agriculture with higher efficiency. Numerical simulation of water systems operation
is a real key to better engineering design and to a more energy efficient use of the
water resources. The case studies presented in this chapter refer to the possible energy
saving emerging from an optimal operation of a drinkable water distribution system
and respectively an irrigation water pumping station. The environmental impact of
the new construction sites has to be continuously assessed in order to preserve the
existing habitats.
Chapter 6 presents the history and evolution of drinking water supply systems
in the major city of Transylvania, Cluj-Napoca, focusing on the achievements made
during the last 30 years under the ruling concept of efficiency. The accelerated urban
development of Cluj-Napoca and the political events of the last century had a strong
influence on the evolution of drinking water supply systems and the faith of the
local water operator. The communist regime, following its industrialization plans,
wanted to build quickly and cheaply. After 1989, the centralized economy died,