Due to its specific structure karst is exceptionally vulnerable to the consequences of different anthropogenic activities. Very high permeablity enables quick infiltration of water into the underground and very fast flow over large distances. Together with the percolated water flow also the contaminantion and thus threatens the quality of water sources. In order to properly protect them good knowledge of karst aquifer behaviour is essential.
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In Slovenia almost half of the country's needs for drinking water is covered with pumping from karst water sources. In the dry period of the year these cover up to two thirds of our sources. Unfortunately most of karst water sources still remain unsufficiently protected. Reasons can be found in lack of knowledge about sustainable water management in karst regions, conflicting interests in land use and insufficient control over the implementation of the provisions.
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