Rasina district disposes of significant natural resources, among
which water resources represented by surface watercourses of the rivers of
Zapadna, Velika and Južna Morava and their tributaries, as well as
underground waters (phreatic, artesian aquifers, karst and mineral sources)
are the most significant.
The main goal of this paper is detailed analysis and presentation of
the state of available water resources on the territory of Rasina district and
determining possibilities, in accordance with obtained results, for their
integration in developmental policy of the district. Analytical, evolutionary
and comparative method, as well as generalization method, cartographic and
poll method made the basis of the research procedure.
In studying water resources at first we analyzed basic physical –
geographical factors which influence the regime of surface and underground
waters. Thus we set the basis for the following hydrological research. After
determining the state of all the waters on the territory of Rasina district, we
determined which portion of those resources can be used for water supply of
population, whereas which portion can be used for the purpose of industry,
agriculture and hydro-energetic purpose. Likewise, we provided detailed
analysis of the harmful influence of irrational water resources exploitation in
the above mentioned sectors, as well as the possibilities for overcoming
these negative actions together with rational managing of water resources in
accordance with the principles of sustainable development and European
standards.
On the basis of these researches, a conclusion is imposed that
Rasina district disposes of sufficient quantities of water, necessary for the
needs of population, industry and agriculture. However, the biggest problem
is unplanned economy of such an important natural resource, misuse of
water and inadequate protection of sources. Planned and sustainable
managing of water resources implies their exploitation for the purpose of
satisfying the present needs of the population, whereas it also enables the
future generations to do the same.
Steady future regional development related to water resources
implies adoption and implementation of certain measures which should
enable adequate and stable water supply of the population with quality
water, construction of the infrastructure for the management of waste
waters, reduction of industrial pollution of watercourse, as well as providing
sufficient quantities of water for watering arable surfaces. The biggest
attention should be paid to the development and realization of the project of
the regional system “Ćelije“ which represents the basis for providing
sufficient quantities of quality water for the needs of the population and
economy in Rasina district and its surroundings
