March 22nd - World Water Day
On the occasion of the World Water Day on March 22nd 2022, we hosted a visit from students of the Private Primary School "Hugo Kon" from Gornji Grad. During the visit, students learned about the importance of water, the development of water supply throughout history and what to do and how to act to protect drinking water and conserve water resources, with the fundamental focus of World Water Day - how to encourage action towards sustainable development 6: water and sewage for all until 2030.
This year's theme draws attention to a hidden water resource that has always been extremely important, but not fully recognized in the creation of sustainable development policy. Entitled 'Groundwater - Making the Invisible Visible', this year's campaign will explain the vital role of groundwater in water and sanitation, agriculture, industry, ecosystems and adaptation to climate change. The overall message of the campaign is that research, protection and sustainable use of groundwater will be key to surviving and adapting to climate change and meeting the needs of a growing population.
The City of Zagreb lies on pebble alluvial deposits of the river Sava, which contain large amounts of groundwater that is naturally filtered. After filtration that lasts for weeks and months, the water in the wells is collected using pumps, preventively disinfected with gaseous chlorine and distributed to consumers through the water supply network. The basis of the concept of the water supply system is the forcible raising of water to water reservoirs, with the distribution of water to consumers. This type of water supply system in Zagreb has been operating since 1878.
This year's theme draws attention to a hidden water resource that has always been extremely important, but not fully recognized in the creation of sustainable development policy. Entitled 'Groundwater - Making the Invisible Visible', this year's campaign will explain the vital role of groundwater in water and sanitation, agriculture, industry, ecosystems and adaptation to climate change. The overall message of the campaign is that research, protection and sustainable use of groundwater will be key to surviving and adapting to climate change and meeting the needs of a growing population.
The City of Zagreb lies on pebble alluvial deposits of the river Sava, which contain large amounts of groundwater that is naturally filtered. After filtration that lasts for weeks and months, the water in the wells is collected using pumps, preventively disinfected with gaseous chlorine and distributed to consumers through the water supply network. The basis of the concept of the water supply system is the forcible raising of water to water reservoirs, with the distribution of water to consumers. This type of water supply system in Zagreb has been operating since 1878.
