ANTHROPOGENIC IMPACT ON URBAN WATER RESOURCES: THE CASE OF THE BOZSU CANAL
This study aims to assess the ecological condition and hydrochemical characteristics of the Bozsu Canal that flows through the
city of Tashkent. Water samples collected from the incoming and outcoming points of the canal throughout the year were
analyzed for calcium (Ca²⁺), magnesium (Mg²⁺), nitrite (NO₂⁻), and total hardness. The results revealed the presence of seasonal
variations in chemical indicators, with concentrations increasing during the summer months and decreasing in autumn and
winter. The study demonstrates the influence of anthropogenic factors on water quality in urban canals and emphasizes the
necessity of protecting water resources and conducting regular monitoring.
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