Trace element composition of drinking water in Almaty

Water is an important component of all life on Earth, and water pollution
with heavy metals can lead to detrimental consequences for public health.
The purpose of this study was to determine the health risks caused by
trace elements present in the drinking water supply systems of Almaty
City. As part of this research, the elemental composition of 78 drinking
water samples taken in winter, summer, and autumn of 2023 in different
areas of the city was studied.Based on the data obtained, drinking water
contamination indices were calculated for heavy metal groups, and the
degree of water suitability for drinking purposes was assessed for each
sampling point.