The water quality of the Danube River at Novi Sad, sampled at Burma Beach – NS3, is largely in line with Serbian environmental standards. Most key parameters, including Dissolved Oxygen (9.2 mg-O₂/L), Nitrates (1.1 mg-N/L), Nitrites (0.014 mg-N/L), Total Phosphorus (<0.04 mg-P/L), BOD₅ (1.5 mg-O₂/L), Copper (3.2 µg/L), and Arsenic (2.8 µg/L), meet the criteria for Class I water quality. This signifies excellent ecological status, meaning the water is well-suited for uses such as drinking (with treatment), bathing, recreation, irrigation, and industrial cooling.
However, two parameters—Total Organic Carbon (TOC) and Ammonium (0.3 mg-N/L)—place the water in Class II, which corresponds to good ecological status. While this is slightly below Class I, the water remains suitable for the same uses, with minimal additional treatment required.

For parameters not regulated by Serbian standards, such as Cadmium, Nickel, and Lead, the assessment was based on World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines. All these parameters were well within the recommended limits, indicating no significant risks.

This analysis highlights the Danube River’s overall ability to support environmental and human needs effectively, though continuous monitoring and localized management may help address minor exceedances to further maintain water quality.

For parameters not regulated by Serbian standards, such as Cadmium, Nickel, and Lead, a comparison was made using World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines. All these parameters were within WHO-recommended limits, further demonstrating the water’s overall safety and quality. This analysis confirms that the Danube River at this point supports both environmental health and human use effectively.