GEOGRAPHICAL ASPECTS OF RIVER FLOWS IN THE REGION OF NORTHEAST BOSNIA

Abstract

All streams in the region of north-eastern Bosnia belong to the Black Sea basin, and consist of flows with small waterfalls, cascades, streams and the larger rivers Sava, Drina and Spreča. By field trips to natural watercourses, reviews and analysis of the current situation the following can be concluded: pollution of water courses in the area of the region of north-eastern Bosnia are different, surface water quality has largely been compromised and in some waterways dangerously disturbed, riverbeds serve as garbage dumps, while the river banks are covered in different types of vegetation. The most common pollutants are municipal wastewater, which occur as a result of the activities of the population. A particular problem is the waste water of some industrial plants. The lack of enough protection from flood waters makes it even worse. Flooding is a serious distortion factor of the environment and it causes property damage. The negative influence of surface water pollution is reflected in the quality of drinking water, water for irrigation, recreation, etc. Conducted research points to the problems in this area that we encounter daily, it provides valuable guidelines to protect river flows and improve the environment in the region of north-eastern Bosnia.

Keywords

• rivers
• protection
• region of north-eastern Bosnia.