A series of measurements has been conducted with various combinations of ejector dimensions. Variables were diameter of the nozzle and the distance between the end of the nozzle and the beginning of the pipe. Vacuum head in function of water flow was measured when there was no air flow, and when there was air flow (from a reservoir with constant volume). The results are presented in this paper.

Groundwater from the middle Banat region (Serbia) which is used as a drinking water supply for Zrenjanin town contains a high amount of natural organic matter and a high content of arsenic. In this study a pilot-scale system was used to investigate the influence of different ozone doses (0.4-0.9 mg O3/mg DOC) during a pre-ozonation process on NOM removal by coagulation. Ferric chloride coagulant was chosen at a dose of 100 g/cubic meter, as a traditional coagulant which can also help in arsenic removal. The obtained results indicate that an ozone dose of 0.4 mg O3/mg DOC has the best influence on structural changes of NOM. The coagulation process with ferric chloride as coagulant had a significant influence on the arsenic content of the water, with the measured values in the water after coagulation in all three investigated treatment trains being below 10 microgram/l, which is the standard MCL in Serbian legislation.

Water bodies like rivers and lakes are directly affected by the waste water in sewerage systems. Sewage systems provide waste collection and convey wastewater from the population in sanitary safely way and away from material property. DPSIR analytical framework allows the analysis of interactions between sewerage systems and water bodies. Sewer systems describe the different standards that are elements of their functioning including plants and their maintenance, hydrological, hydraulic and other influences. This paper gives analytical framework of Driver, Pressure, State, Impact, Response (DPSIR) in relation to the functioning of the elements considered sewage systems which are described in the Serbian (European) standard - SRPS EN 752 - 2:2007.

In Laboratory for examination of waste waters in Belgrade sewerage system many analysis are being done to indicate the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of waste waters. Biochemical analyses which are being done include two parameters: biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and newly introduced parameter index of phosphate activity (IFA). Determination of IFA is relatively fast biochemical method which can, within few hours, give information of present organic pollution and its results could be applied for categorization of waters. Analyses were conducted during 2008 and according to the results waste waters mainly belong to the 5th category of water, more, the examined waste waters were out of all water describing categories.

The analysis of the frequencies of chromosome breaks and gaps on the pike - Esox lucius L. individuals from different locations collected in two consecutive years, were showed the highest values that were above the level of spontaneous (under the level of 3%) changes. Frequences of changes in fish Esox lucius L. were higher than the level of the presumed critical zone (3.0-3.5%) at locality of Danube by Visnjica and within the zone by Grocka. In consecutice years in river Tamis by Pancevo, both obtained values of chromosomal changes in this fish also were above the critical zone. Physicochemical water analyses were shown high level of organic contamination and concentration of phenols above MDK values for the 1st, 2nd water categories which argued obtained cytogenetic results. The localities obviously has a risk of being permanent or periodical contaminated with genotoxic agents.

The stable isotope content of hydrogen (2H/1H), carbon (13C/12C), nitrogen (15N/14N), and oxygen (18O/16O) in surface water (the Sava river and channels) and groundwater (Ranney wells) were determined in Belgrade (Serbia) during July 2008. Detailed evaporation calculation has estimated that fraction of water loss to be between 10 and 20% in the channels using the local meteoric water line and the local evaporation line. Carbon-13 content in dissolved inorganic carbon is distinguished between surface water and groundwater indicating different evolution pathways of carbon. Based on carbon and nitrogen isotopic composition and C/N ratios, sources of inorganic carbon and of organic matter in analyzed waters are discussed.

The weekly measurement of physico-chemical and biological parameters was done during the spring of 2008 in order to assess the level of eutrophication in the Kotor Bay. Chlorophyll a was used as trophic level indicator and its values varied from minimal 1.00 mg/cubic meter in June on the depth of 10 m to maximal 3.71 mg/cubic meter on the sea surface in May. According to Nixon criteria during investigation period it can be concluded that the area in question is oligotrophic. On the other hand, according to UNEP criteria which are somewhat stricter when the concentration of chlorophyll a is in question, Kotor Bay was mesoeutrophic area.

Zooplankton community analysis was conducted for spring (April - 07) and summer (August - 07) in Boka Kotorska Bay. Analyses included determination of biomass and qualitative composition. Data are given on the number of specimens per cubic meter as well as on the volume organisms. Qualitative composition showed domination Copepoda of zooplanktons groups.

The paper shows available water resources potential of karsts spring waters of Carpatho-Balkan region of east Serbia. Basic elements of water balance are also given, as well as quantitative indicators of low flows. Karsts spring yield is compared to the domicile waters of Serbia. We can also read certain comments and see an estimation maximum usage of these karsts waters.

This work shows the effects of opening the Itebej sluice gate on the metals content of the water and sediment of the Begej canal. A deterioration in water quality resulted, in particular on the first day after opening of the sluice gate, when high concentrations of Zn, Cr, Cu and Pb were detected. The metals content of the surface sediments across the canal at Klek had significantly higher concentrations of Pb, Cr, Zn, Cu and Hg five days after the opening, whereas there were no obvious changes at Itebej. From the metals content of the suspended sediment it can be concluded that the increase in metals contents occurred one day after opening the sluice gate.