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The impact of Zagreb airport on people and environment

Zagreb Airport has been operating on its present location (17 km SE of Zagreb on a surface of 300ha) for four decades. It has used the existing spatial capabilities for development almost to the full extent. Zagreb Airport will develop on the principles of viable development. That involves preserving the environment which is of much interest for future generations. The circumstances of further building and spreading have to be defined. The analisys and result of the research connected whit the contamination of water and soil, and the exhaust gases as well as the measures of prevention are presented in the paper. Zagreb Airport with the current traffic volume does not impose a burden on the environment more than other pulluters in the vicinity, such as the Zagreb industrial facilities and local roads. The only real danger by Zagreb Airport is to the drinking water well Crnkovec, in case of incidents with possible spilling of aircraft fuel on the runway and taxiway and the Zagreb environment. Taking into consideration that the drainage system of the Zagreb Airport runway has not been solved yet, it is obvious that the existence of an adequate "Emergency Plan" is of vital significance for the airport and the surrounding area. It is necesary to insure both preventive measures, and, in case of trouble, all the necesary measures to protect the water supply areas. Teams should be trained for timely action in repairing the polluted soil by digging and removing. If zagreb Airport is expanded and the second ruway built, it is necessary in all phases.

Zagreb Airport; Water supply area; water wells; pullution; traffic generated emissions.

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