5 water samples were taken from the irrigation channel nearby Kamendin, Sirig, Becej, Backo Gradiste, Backi Petrovac which is part of DTD (Danube-Tisza-Danube) system (Serbia, Yugoslavia). Content of Cd (cadmium), Pb (lead), Hg (mercury), As (arsenic), Cr (chromium), Ni (nickel), F (fluorine), Cu (copper), B (boron) in water samples was analyzed. The origin of these elements in the waters and the effect of potentional pollutant was analyzed. Also, deviation of content of these elements from permissible amounts which were announced in the Book of Regulation was commented.

The paper summarizes the results on the quality of surface water of the Gornji Banat region (Serbia, Yugoslavia). Based on different classifications, statistic data processing was made and the conclusions on the usability of the water for irrigation are given. According to the results obtained there is an urgent need for efficient measures to improve the quality of canal water and the control the polluters.

Quality, high and stable yield in plant production often depends on irrigation. This paper deals with analysis of water usability for irrigation on some irrigation systems in Vojvodina (Serbia, Yugoslavia) during 1997. Included irrigation systems are characteristic taking into consideration soil type, way of irrigation, cropped area and production level (intensity), in fact - water requirements. This irrigations, which are organized for three years period, will provide the base for recommendation of chemical and biological dimension, water and soil sampling points and frequency. The main reason for mentioned investigation is poor legislation in this field in the Republic of Serbia and FR Yugoslavia.

Nowadays, different profile of experts are present opinion that surface water quality are exchanged. Type and degree of mineralization content exchange are shown by argumentation. The work have carried out taking into consideration suitability of Danube water for irrigation. The results of chemical investigation from three sample locations (Bezdan, Novi Sad and Banatska Palanka), Serbia (Yugoslavia) during the period 1981-1995, were analyzed. The main statistical parameters and tests of homogeneity are used during the work. Results have pointed put more or less concentration decreasing of analyzed parameters. From statistical point of view, exchange of electrical conductivity and potassium are prominent on all three localities.

Upon the construction and introduction of overflow lagoons for gravitational precipitation, starch production plant wastewater drained into the river (channel) Nadel, satisfy quality conditions established for irrigation of crops which bare waters with high salinity.

From two locations in the Vizelj channel (Serbia, Yugoslavia) in the early spring and before irrigation water samples were systematically taken in order to examination the content of harmful and dangerous matter. Content of Cd, Pb, Hg, As, Cr, Ni, F, Cu, B in water samples was analyzed. The origin of these elements in the water and the effect of potentinal pollutants were analyzed. Also, deviation of content of these elements from permissible amounts which were announced in the Book of Regulation was commented.

Constant and highly productive agricultural productivity in the last decades has a tightly connected to irrigation. It is necessary to monitor the irrigation water quality in order to prevent or mitigate negative consequences on yield, soil and irrigation equipment. Besides the major waterways, the detailed canal network has great potential as a water resource. Peculiarities of this kind of water resources require monitoring of water suitability. During a three-year period of research, water was sampled on some localities in Backa and Banat (Serbia). The results of the research indicate that the water quality does not meet the demands proposed by the classifications. This proves the fact that during the irrigation period, it is necessary to monitor the irrigation water quality.

In this study we analyzed the water quality of the Danube-Tisza-Danube (DTD) canal network (Serbia) in October of 2006. Selected number of microbiological parameters showing lowering of ecological potential was in accordance with quantitative plankton analyses and water phosphatase activity. Obviously, the high presence of coliform bacteria, diatoms indicating water high salinity (Cyclotella meneghiniana, Entomoneis paludosa) pointed to the considerable problems of canal water usage of the middle and southern irrigation/drainage DTD hydrosystem for agricultural watering purposes.

Quality of irrigation water taken from three wells located at Rimski Sancevi near Novi Sad, Serbia, has been monitored for three years. The obtained results showed that the samples from the three wells had a relatively uniform quality. We are dealing with a mineralized water which may increase the salinity of poorly drained soil but it cannot cause soil alkalization because of low sodium levels. In view of the above, it is recommended to periodically check not only irrigation water quality but also soil salinity level.

The paper deals with quality of water and deposits in the Nadela stream (in Banat, Serbia). This stream is outline of regional multipurpose hydrosystem within the same name. Analyses are carried out according to water usability for irrigation and properties of settled sediments from stream bottom. Their potential influence, and effect of their application to surrounding arable soil were investigated.