The Current State of Groundwater Sources in Sarajevo, Problems and Prospects

Abstract

In this paper will be given actual state of the main groundwater supply source of  Sarajevo, from which  provides about 90 % of the total water needs for  the City. Given that, from the period of the source formation (50 - ies of the last century) until today,  there has been an spreading of the city in the direction of the source zone, as well as changes in land use in the narrow and wide source zones, and it can be said that the source  is potentially threatened. In this regard, special emphasis will be given to recent research results of qualitative and quantitative characteristics of the groundwater.

Also, will be shown the current and potential, point source and nonpoint source of water pollutions in the entire catchment area of Sarajevsko polje. Based on the current situation, the paper will point out the problems that undoubtedly threaten to preserve qualitative but also quantitative characteristics of the groundwater source, and will also be given recommendations to mitigate and prevent negative consequences.