Naslov
Karst groundwater protection : the case of the Rijeka region, Croatia

Autori
Biondić, Božidar

Izvornik
Acta carsologica (0583-6050) 29 (2000), 1; 33-46

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
karst groundwater protection ; vulnerability mapping ; water management ; protection zones ; protection measures ; research methods

Sažetak
The problem of protection of water resources in the karst area of Croatia has been particularly expressed for the last 30 years. Specific natural conditions under which the dynamics of groundwater is formed and developed were reasons for difficulties in preparation of uniform criteria of protection. Present experiance makes it possible to establish a more organized approach to the problem. This applies, in particular, to the surroundings of the town Rijeka, were considerable funds were invested into research of new groundwater abstractions, but also toward their protection. In this paper the general approach to karst water protection in Croatia will be presented. It means an explanation of natural conditions, necessary research activities, general criteria and measures for protection, improvement of sanitary conditions in zones of high protection, designing of new constructions in protection zones, urban planning and protection, etc. A part of the paper will be directed to the regulation procedure and organizational problems in such an active approach to karst water protection.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Geologija

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