3rd Book of Proceedings - 2012 - LOCAL RESIDENTS' KNOWLEDGE AND HABITS REGARDING MUNICIPAL WASTE AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL IN THE CASE OF PODBABLJE MUNICIPALITY IN DALMATINSKA ZAGORA REGION

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Petra Bajo

Marija Misilo

Magdalena Ujević Bošnjak

Mate Vujević

 

EDUCIRANOST I NAVIKE LOKALNOG STANOVNIŠTVA S OBZIROM NA ODLAGANJE KOMUNALNOG I KANALIZACIJSKOG OTPADA NA PRIMJERU OPĆINE PODBABLJE U DALMATINSKOJ ZAGORI

 

DOI: 10.35666/28310438.2014.3.267

UDC: 911.3[502:37-051](497.5Podbablje)

 

Abstract: In professional and scientific circles it is well known that karst areas are extremely sensitive to pollution due to their specific geomorphological and hydrological features. However, the question is how aware the local population is of the dangers and consequences brought by irresponsible behaviour, particularly related to disposal of municipal waste and sewage. The paper provides an overview of this problem in Podbablje Municipality in Dalmatinska Zagora region. The research was conducted by interviewing a random sample of 50 persons in the chosen study area. The survey examined local residents’ current practices regarding waste management as well as how their practices changed over the last 20 years.

Key words: karst area, Podbablje Municipality, pollution, the problem of municipal waste and sewage disposal.

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