Donetsk region is the eastern region of Ukraine. The region has a dense hydrological system, consisting of 110 watercourses of various sizes. Rivers and lakes of the Donetsk region are important for the region. They are fully used both in industry and for water supply to all settlements. Almost half of these water flows are considered large, having a length of more than 25 km. Nine of them are the largest. Their length is more than 200 km.
general characteristics
One of the largest industrial areas that are of strategic importance is the Donetsk region. The rivers flowing in this area belong to three basins. Most water flows head south, flowing into the Sea of Azov. Part of the rivers flows west - towards the Dnieper. The rest - east, falling into the Don.
Since the Donetsk region is a flat region, the rivers flowing through these territories are of a flat type. All streams are characterized by calm flow and wide valleys. Rivers feed mainly on precipitation in the form of rain and snow. Small rivulets tend to dry out in the summer. On the territory of the region, 20 reservoirs have been built that provide water supply in the region.
Rivers of Donetsk region
The names of the largest rivers having a drain into the Sea of Azov are: Mius, Krynka, Orlovka, Kalmius, Berestovaya, Bakhmutka, Byrd and others.
Watercourses flowing into the Don river basin: Seversky Donets, Strumok, Stallion, Bakhmut, Mayachka, Nitrius and others.
The rivers that carry their waters to the Dnieper are the Wolf, Salty, Water, Bull, Gnilusha and others.
Seversky Donets
This watercourse is the largest river. It is worth noting that Seversky Donets is also important for a region such as Donetsk Oblast. The rivers of the local territory are used in industry, therefore, as a rule, they are considered quite polluted, especially in the urban area.
Seversky Donets got its name from the Don River. It is its largest right tributary. By size, Seversky Donets takes 7th place in length among the watercourses of Ukraine. The length of the river is more than 1, 000 km, within the region - a little more than 100 km. The source of the Seversky Donets is the Central Russian Upland (Belgorod Region of Russia). It flows in the Rostov region in Russia, and in Kharkov, Donetsk and Lugansk in Ukraine.
The river has a slight slope, and therefore its flow is very calm, in some areas zero. The food has a mixed type, with a predominance of snow. Because of this, the water level in Seversky Donets fluctuates throughout the year, depending on the season. It has a narrow channel, the average latitude is 40-60 m, in some places it reaches 100 m. In the area of the constructed reservoirs, up to 4 km have been cleared. The bottom is composed of sandstones, has an uneven character with reaches and rifts.
In winter, Seversky Donets freezes, as basically enough frosty weather sets in, which is characteristic of all regions throughout the channel of the watercourse. Donetsk region is no exception. The rivers here are covered with a small thickness of ice on average from 30 to 60 cm. About 1, 000 small and medium water flows flow directly into Seversky Donets.
Kalmius
A large river of the region, completely located within the Donetsk region. The length of the stream is 209 km. The source of Kalmius is the slope of the Donetsk Ridge, not far from the city of Yasinovataya. It flows within 4 regions of the region; in the city of Mariupol it flows into the sea. Kalmius - a river passing through the regional center, Donetsk. On its coast, in the city, there are parks of culture and recreation, embankments, and there is also a large reservoir. It has about 20 right and left tributaries.
The river is not particularly rich in representatives of the ichthyofauna. Most often, these types of fish are found: gudgeon, oatmeal, chub, which is rich in the Donetsk region. The rivers of this region are in a bad ecological situation. Kalmius is no exception. Unfortunately, the state of the river is critical, not complying with SES standards. For many years, it is forbidden to swim in the watercourse.
Mius
The river serving as the administrative border between two regions: Donetsk and Lugansk. In addition to Ukraine, Mius passes through 3 districts of the Rostov region. The river originates on the slope of the Donetsk ridge, flows 258 km in length, and flows into the Miou estuary (basin of the Sea of Azov).
The upper reaches of the watercourse pass through rocky terrain, in this area the channel width is small, but, going down to the plains, it expands to 45 m. The maximum depth of Mius is about 6 m.The riverbed is winding and the banks are shallow, covered with meadow vegetation. Has a rain type of food.
Krynka
This river is the right tributary of the Mius River. The length of about 180 km (of which 160 km - on the territory of the region). The source of the river is the confluence of the rivers Korsun and Bulavina. Like other rivers in the Donetsk region, Krynka flows through the Rostov region (Russia).
The current at the watercourse is fast, flows under a slight slope, because the banks here are high, sometimes rocky. The valley is narrow, sometimes reaches a depth of 60 m. The river has the ability to meander. The water in Krynka is turbid, in the lower reaches it is technically cleared. The water world of Krynka is rich. Zander, bream, common carp, carp, snakes, turtles are found here.
