Abstract
The aim of this paper is to describe significant anthropogenic pressures in the Danube River Basin District in Serbia. Significant pressures include significant point and diffuse source pollution, significant hydromorphological alterations (hydropower generation, flood defence measures, navigation, water transfer and diversion, future infrastructure projects) and other antropogenic pressures (accident pollution, fisheries, invasive species). This research is in accordance with Water Framework Directive. The purpose of this Directive is to establish a framework for the protection surface waters and groundwater and to improve ecological quality.
Keywords: pressures, pollution, protection, ecological quality