The influence of natural and anthropogenic factors on the degradation of water in “Grliste” Reservoir

Abstract

The quality of surface waters is a very important problem incorporated in the environment protection. Water reservoir “Grliste” was formed with the aim of water supplies of Zajecar and surrounding villages in Eastern Serbia. In this paper, the measured values of nutrient concentrations, were analysed in the water reservoir and its tributaries Lenovacka and Lasovacka river. The influence of anthropogenic factors of degradation on the water reservoir, during the exploitation was analysed. Sampling was performed in according to seasonal changes, and results were analyzed for the period (May - October). Defined by the law of areas sanitary protection, the basis for the purpose of prevention of the degradation (organic and other pollutants) of the water reservoir was formed. Special attention is given to the structural characteristics of the geological terrain, mineral occurrences and mines in the hydro accumulation basin. The research results will be shown with tables, charts and maps.