Classification and hydro-geochemistry of karst springs along the southern coast of Albania

Eftimi, Romeo; Liso, Isabella Serena; Parise, Mario

doi:10.1007/s13146-023-00856-y

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“…In Albania, the karst spring issuing from carbonate rocks mostly have good quality for public water supply excluding springs in the southern coast of the country (Eftimi et al 2023). The southern Albanian coastal line is 147 km long, with high-elevation mountain hosting karst aquifers is known as the "Riviera" represents one of the most promising areas for tourism.…”

Section: Water Supply From Karst Springsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, severe sea water intrusion and pollution problems threaten the high-quality karst water, which is common also in other Mediterranean countries (Liso and Parise 2020;Bakalowicz 2018;Bayer et al 2011;Biondić and Biondić 2003). The estimated total renewable karst water resources of this area are about 21.5 m 3 /s, but good-quality springs represent 28% of the total discharge of karst water resources drained into Adriatic and Ionian Seas (Eftimi at al. 2023).…”

Section: Water Supply From Karst Springsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Hydrogeological aspects of the municipal water supply of Albania; experience and problems

Eftimi¹

2023

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The municipal water supply, mainly related with the cities, in Albanian began to develop in the second half of the 19th century and particularly after 1945. Today, the total capacity of water supply systems mainly for the citiescorresponds to an average rate about 300 l/day per capita. The territory of Albania consists of uneven distribution of very heterogeneous aquifers. In this article are classified and analyzed the water supply sources of the settlements, which are summarized in five groups: a) Wells in alluvial intergranular aquifers; b) karst springs; c) wells in karst aquifers; d) springs in fissured rocks, and e) mixed water sources like: karst springs, drilling wells and surface water. For each group of the water supply sources are analyzed the main concerns regarding the quantity and quality and many examples are given how are solved the problems. Beside this, some recommendations also are given for a sustainable groundwater water supply management, especially related to monitoring and control of the water supply systems and of the aquifers in general, emphasizing the transboundary aquifers as well as consequences of the climate changes. However, the main problems of public water supply of Albania remain the poor management of water supply systems which is reflected in the e high water losses, as well as the low public awareness of request for sustainable use.

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Section: Water Supply From Karst Springsmentioning

confidence: 99%