Overexploitation of karst spring as a measure against water scarcity |
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Authors: | Dejan Dimki? Milan Dimki? Andjelko Soro Dusan Pavlovi? Goran Jevti? Vladimir Luki? Dragan Svrkota |
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Institution: | 1.Jaroslav ?erni Institute for the Development of Water Resources,Belgrade,Serbia;2.Public Utility Company NAISSUS,Ni?,Serbia |
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Abstract: | Water scarcity, especially in the hydrologically critical part of the year, is a problem often present in many cities and regions, particularly in arid and sub-arid areas. Climate change and human water demand compound the problem. This paper discusses a climate change adaptation measure—the possibility of karst spring overexploitation, where there is a siphon-shaped cavity inside the mountain. The pilot area is near the city of Ni?, where a decreasing precipitation trend has already been observed and is expected to continue in the future. The paper also presents some basic information related to the pilot area and undertaken investigations. The project, successfully implemented in 2004, has provided the city of Ni? with an additional amount of 200 l/s of spring water during the most critical part of the year. |
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