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Memory of RNDr. Eva Kočkova

This article is available in Czech only. For translation or more information on this topic, please contact author. 30. 10. 1929–13. 8. 2021, Brno V pátek 13. srpna 2021 nás ve věku nedožitých 92 let opustila naše dlouholetá kolegyně RNDr. Eva KOČKOVÁ. Nezapomenutelný úsměv spojený s často nekompromisní povahou… to byla Eva Kočková, více než 50 let… Read more »

Interview with microbiologist RNDr. Dana Baudišová, Ph.D.

Microorganisms are a very important and admirable part of the living nature system. Their importance is associated mainly with the impact on human health, ie with medical microbiology. On the topic of an interview with microbiology microbiologist RNDr. Dana Baudišová, Ph.D.

Monitoring of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater – what the monitoring has shown us so far and where it is headed

Since April 2020, the presence of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater has been monitored at TGM WRI, p.r.i. The method of detection is similar to that of clinical samples, ie the presence of a specific fragment of viral RNA is detected by PCR.

Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 in surface and wastewater

The paper provides actual clear information about viruses and coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV-2, the possibility of contamination of surface water and wastewater by this virus.

Interview with RNDr. Eva Kočková, a long-time employee of T. G. Masaryk Water Research Institute in the field of hydrochemistry and evaluation of water quality

“Water” as an irreplaceable natural source of life has accompanied you throughout your professional career, which you started right after graduating in 1954 at the Masaryk University in Brno in organic chemistry…

Water Management Fifty

The TGM Water Research Institute, p.r.i., took part in the organization of the 46th Water Management Fifty on the occasion of the celebration of its 100-year existence. In addition to the classic choice between bikes and buckets, this year participants could also take a ride on a scooter for the first time.

Water recreation in Prague from history to the present days

When we looked back to the history, we found out that water recreation in Prague had a long tradition. The Vltava river lidos were very popular as a leisure activity in Prague. A possible expansion of places for swimming and water recreation in Prague represents the main aim of the project – Possibility of water recreation in Prague (from history to the present days).

Environment quality of water elements of heritage protected areas

Water elements represent a significant part of the environment of cultural heritage sites, conservation zones and areas. To fulfil the required functions, which may include social, historical, recreational and educational, but also environmental functions; it is necessary to ensure their corresponding target state.

Microbial pollution of surface waters

The aim of this study is a summary of problems dealing with microbial pollution of flowing surface waters in the Czech Republic. Limits of counts of indicator microorganisms in current legislation and technical standards are presented, together with characteristics of the mostly used indicators of faecal pollution and methods of their detection.

Submerged cultural and natural heritage of South Moravia

The project “Submerged cultural and natural heritage of South Moravia“ was solved in the T. G. Masaryk Water Research Institute, p. r. i., in 2013–2016. Project DF13P01OVV012 was founded by the Programme of applied research and development of national and cultural identity (NAKI) supported by Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic.

Floods and drought in flooded villages in southern Moravia, how the chronicles, photos and stories captured them

In the period 2013-2016 was solved the project program NAKI Ministry of Culture called “Flooded cultural and natural heritage of South Moravia” by the team of experts from various fields that straddle the TGM WRI, p. r. i.