Naslov
WATER MANAGEMENT IN CROATIA: WHAT IS AT RISK

Autori
Gereš, Dragutin

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u zbornicima skupova, cjeloviti rad (in extenso), znanstveni

Izvornik
DECISION SUPPORT FOR NATURAL DISASTERS AND INTENTIONAL THREATS TO WATER SECURITY//NATO ARW / Illangasekare, Tissa ; Geres, Dragutin ; Barich, John - : Academic publisher Kluwer, 2007, 15-28

Skup
DECISION SUPPORT FOR NATURAL DISASTERS AND INTENTIONAL THREATS TO WATER SECURITY

Mjesto i datum
Dubrovnik, Hrvatska, 22.04.2007. - 25.04.2007

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Pozvano predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
Croatia; water management; water use; surface; ground and sea water; quality;

Sažetak
The paper highlights the status of the water management in Croatia. The basic source for water use in Croatia is surface water, followed by groundwater and marginal quantities of desalinized water. The current uses of sea and coastal areas are: fishing, nmariculture, tourism, maritime transport, ports etc. In Croatia, 38 per cent of water is used for urban purposes, 60 per cent in industry and energetic and 2 per cent in agriculture. The quantity of water used for power production is not included in these indicators. The results of water quality monitoring shown that surface water is mostly of the categories II and III. The quality of groundwater is generaly considered good throughout the country. Two government institutions have direct responsibility for water management in Croatia: Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management – Water directorate and Croatian Waters (Hrvatske Vode). Croatia is especially active with neighboring countries in issues related to cooperation in water management.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Građevinarstvo

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