The hydrogeological research on the territory of Serbia in 2021 in regard to the official documents of the Institute for nature conservation of Serbia

Abstract

Hydrogeology as a science has been mentioned in Serbia since the beginning of the 20th century, when a number of hydrogeological research methods were developed. Due to various hydrogeological methods, the wealth of groundwater on the territory of Serbia has been established, which require special study and protection in order to conserve their potential. However, a significant part of the groundwater that has been explored in our country, has not adequately been evaluated. Hence the need to explore groundwater nowadays, which is certainly important for the future as well. With the official documents containing requirements regarding nature conservation, issued by the Institute for Nature Conservation of Serbia, certain prohibitions are established, as well as requirements, measures and restrictions, the specialty of which is the conservation, evaluation and protection of groundwater, with the aim of preventing its contamination and over-exploitation. In relation to the very locations where research is carried out (within protected natural areas or outside), and the very need for research (such as the water supply of certain areas, its use for industrial purposes, for individual households and business facilities), the defined requirements provide the best solutions for nature conservation, both today and regarding future resource management and water use.