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Assessing Climate Change and Land-Use Impacts on Drinking Water Resources in Karstic Catchments (Southern Croatia)
Sustainability, 13 (2021), 9; 5239. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13095239
Patekar, Matko; Baniček, Ivona; Rubinić, Josip; Lukač Reberski, Jasmina; Boljat, Ivana; Selak, Ana; Filipović, Marina; Terzić, Josip

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Patekar, M., Baniček, I., Rubinić, J., Lukač Reberski, J., Boljat, I., Selak, A. ... Terzić, J. (2021). Assessing Climate Change and Land-Use Impacts on Drinking Water Resources in Karstic Catchments (Southern Croatia). Sustainability, 13. (9). doi: 10.3390/su13095239

Patekar, Matko, et al. "Assessing Climate Change and Land-Use Impacts on Drinking Water Resources in Karstic Catchments (Southern Croatia)." Sustainability, vol. 13, no. 9, 2021. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13095239

Patekar, Matko, Ivona Baniček, Josip Rubinić, Jasmina Lukač Reberski, Ivana Boljat, Ana Selak, Marina Filipović and Josip Terzić. "Assessing Climate Change and Land-Use Impacts on Drinking Water Resources in Karstic Catchments (Southern Croatia)." Sustainability 13, no. 9 (2021). https://doi.org/10.3390/su13095239

Patekar, M., et al. (2021) 'Assessing Climate Change and Land-Use Impacts on Drinking Water Resources in Karstic Catchments (Southern Croatia)', Sustainability, 13(9). doi: 10.3390/su13095239

Patekar M, Baniček I, Rubinić J, Lukač Reberski J, Boljat I, Selak A, and sur.. Assessing Climate Change and Land-Use Impacts on Drinking Water Resources in Karstic Catchments (Southern Croatia). Sustainability [Internet]. 2021 May 07 [cited 2025 April 08];13(9). doi: 10.3390/su13095239

M. Patekar, et al., "Assessing Climate Change and Land-Use Impacts on Drinking Water Resources in Karstic Catchments (Southern Croatia)", Sustainability, vol. 13, no. 9, May 2021. [Online]. Available at: https://urn.nsk.hr/urn:nbn:hr:157:537379. [Accessed: 08 April 2025]

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Title (english)Assessing Climate Change and Land-Use Impacts on Drinking Water Resources in Karstic Catchments (Southern Croatia)
AuthorMatko Patekar
AuthorIvona Baniček
AuthorJosip Rubinić
AuthorJasmina Lukač Reberski
AuthorIvana Boljat
AuthorAna Selak
AuthorMarina Filipović
AuthorJosip Terzić
Author's institutionUniversity of Rijeka
Faculty of Civil Engineering
Scientific / art field,
discipline and subdiscipline		NATURAL SCIENCES
Geology
Abstract (english)
The Mediterranean freshwater resources, mostly represented by groundwater, are under increasing pressure due to natural and anthropogenic factors. In this study, we investigated possible negative effects of climate change and land-use practices on water quality and availability from five springs in the karstic catchments in southern Croatia. The investigated springs are used in the regional public water supply system. Firstly, we employed hydrogeochemical field and laboratory analyses to detect possible traces of anthropogenic activity originating from specific land use. Additionally, we performed hydrological and climate modeling to detect changes in the air temperature, precipitation, and runoff. In particular, we used three regional climate models (Aladin, RegCM3, and Promes). The results estimated an increase in the mean annual air temperature, changes in the precipitation patterns, and reductions in runoff in the study area. Hydrochemical analyses showed standard ion concentrations for karst groundwaters, elevated sulfates due to evaporite deposits in the hinterland, surprisingly low nitrate levels which disproved expected agricultural pollution, and high microbiological activity. Significant water losses are expected in the near future which require immediate attention in order to develop adaptation strategies that focus on sustainable utilization and resilience of freshwater resources. This paper was based on the Interreg Central Europe PROLINE-CE project research in the South Dalmatia.
Keywords (english)
Languageenglish
Publication typeScientific paper - Original scientific paper
Publication statusPublished
Peer reviewPeer review - international
Publication versionPublished version
Journal titleSustainability
Numberingvol. 13, no. 9, 5239
e-ISSN2071-1050
DOIhttps://doi.org/10.3390/su13095239
URN:NBNurn:nbn:hr:157:537379
Publication2021-05-07
Document URLhttps://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/13/9/5239
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