Donets-Donbas Canal

The Donets-Donbas Canal is a water channel in Donetsk Oblast that carries water from the Donets River to the city of Donetsk over a distance of about 130 kilometers. The system includes multiple pumping stations and filtration facilities that move water across significant elevation changes to serve industrial and residential needs throughout the region.

The canal was built in the 1950s to supply water to the rapidly growing industrial region of Donbas during Soviet development. This project was a major infrastructure undertaking designed to support the region's expanding factories and urban centers.

The canal system represents a significant engineering achievement that transformed the regional development of the Donbas industrial region through water resource management.

The canal can be viewed from various access points along its route and offers insights into Soviet engineering practices. Plan enough time to explore different sections, as the system is spread over a considerable distance.

The canal incorporates seven filtration stations and multiple reservoirs while maintaining depths between 3.5 and 4.8 meters throughout its course.

Operator: КП «Компанія «Вода Донбасу»

Website: https://donvoda.com/nashi-ob-ekty/kanal-siverskiy-donets-donbas

GPS coordinates: 48.49354,37.91440

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:41