Naslov (eng)

Floating Islands: An Effective Nature-based Solution for Restoring Water Quality and Achieving Economic, Environmental, Social, and Cultural Sustainability

Autor

Čule, Nevena
Lučić, Aleksandar
Nešić, Marija
Mitrović, Suzana
Ćirković-Mitrović, Tatjana
Češljar, Goran
Brašanac-Bosanac, Ljiljana

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Opis (eng)

The Trešnja locality near the city of Belgrade, which was once identified as a significant area for excursion tourism, has been neglected for decades. The lake's water quality is under threat due to the unregulated disposal of untreated wastewater from settlements' septic tanks. However, efforts have been made to restore the lake. To achieve this, fifty floating islands were set up on the lake over two growing seasons, resulting in the water of excellent and good ecological status. The floating islands were effective in reducing various pollutants, including organic and inorganic matter, excess nutrients, heavy metals, and pathogenic microorganisms. In addition to water purification, the floating islands represented an opportunity to achieve a balance of economic, environmental, social, and cultural sustainability on the site and beyond. The analysis of the project showed that this green technology was economically justified and can be repaid within 2.58 years. The integrity of the floating islands and the environment was established based on the structure of the flora and fauna and sustainability of natural resources was enabled. The project improved the life quality of the residents and visitors who use the lake for fishing and swimming in the summer months. It also created conditions for eco-development that respects local, economic, cultural, and social specificities. Although floating islands for the treatment of polluted waters are not recognized in the relevant laws and regulations of the Republic of Serbia, examples of good practice, such as this one, can open the way not only for financing new projects but also for changing the legal regulations regarding the use of different biological systems as part standard infrastructure for the treatment of polluted water. The restoration of the lake and setting up of the floating islands proved to be a viable and sustainable solution for water treatment, economic development, and environmental protection.

Jezik

engleski

Datum

2023

Licenca

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Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 - Creative Commons Autorstvo 4.0 International License.

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Predmet

phytoremediation, water pollution, water quality, eco-development, green infrastructure

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