Mitryasova, O. CHRONICLES OF THIRST: DOCUMENTING MYKOLAIV'S WATER SECURITY CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS IN A WAR-AFFECTED CITY: Monograph. Mykolaiv: PMBSNU, 2026, 124 p.

CHRONICLES OF THIRST: DOCUMENTING MYKOLAIV'S WATER SECURITY CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS IN A WAR-AFFECTED CITY The analysis of the quality of surface waters of the Buh estuary was carried out according to a block of indicators of specific toxic action, among which the key ones were Cuprum and Zinc. These metals are essential components of many alloys used in shipbuilding, port infrastructure and, most importantly, in the production of ammunition and machinery, and are also part of many pesticides. Fig. 2.2. Buh estuary around Mykolaiv (author's photo). The results of the studies revealed a worrying trend. The indicators of the content of these metals in the water area of the city consistently exceed the maximum permissible concentrations (MPC). This issue became especially acute after 2022, when the intensity of fire impact on the coastal zone peaked. The cuprum has become one of the most problematic for the Buh estuary. According to the ecological classification, according to the content of Cuprum, the quality of water often corresponds to the categories of "dirty" or "very dirty". The sources of receipt were not only industrial effluents, but also corrosion of sunken watercraft, shell residues and destruction of structures that had been protected by special anti-corrosion coatings for decades. 72