The "ecoLog" instrument was damaged within the II zone of sanitary protection of the source of "Bolje Sestre" on the earth extension next to the local road towards Grbavci.
This was announced by the Regional Waterworks.
"In addition to the exploitation of gravel, which caused permanent damage to the Regional Waterworks, we are faced with the destruction of the property of this Company by irresponsible pejedinas", the announcement states.
During a regular inspection of the instruments for measuring the level of underground water in the town of Grbavci, damage was observed as a result of the fire, as a result of which the measuring instrument "ecoLog" was damaged, said the Waterworks.
"The damage caused exceeds the amount of 6.000 euros," they added.
Vodovod says that it is a sophisticated device for continuous monitoring and measurement of water temperature and electrical conductivity, which also represents a unique system for data transmission via GPRS in real time.
"The arrogant behavior of individuals who often destroy cameras, measuring instruments, boards with inscriptions and other things, did not bypass the property of the Regional Waterworks. The damage, as is usual, is mostly done under the cover of night," they said.
It is inadmissible in a normal and modern society, say Vodovod, to open a waste dump next to such a facility, which clearly states its purpose and who is in charge. The material damage is great and it is an extremely important instrument. In addition to the resulting material damage, an even bigger problem is the loss of valuable data that is extremely important for further research in this area, as real-time data is of great importance.
"Monitoring groundwater and rivers, both in terms of water quality and quantity, is essential for preventing the deterioration of water resources and ensuring the stability of the operational system. Due to the lack of systematic monitoring at the source of "Bolje Sestre" and the Morači and Cijevni rivers in the past, during earlier research was carried out, balancing and modeling of groundwater with many approximations and uncertainties. Therefore, the development of a plan to establish a monitoring network for monitoring groundwater and precipitation was one of the key goals of the project "Monitoring, control and protection of the regional water supply source "Bolje Sestre "(Geoprojekt et al., 2021-2022)", the announcement states.
The Regional Waterworks, they added, as the manager of that system, has already entered the procedure of remediating the resulting damage
"The temporary solution implemented by the Regional Waterworks is a daily tour by a team that will manually measure changes in the level of underground water, which will greatly facilitate future research," the Waterworks announcement states.
The patrol teams of the Regional Water Supply, in addition to daily continuous regular visits, they add, are unable to protect property from vandals.
"Almost all recorded damage, caused by unknown persons, has been reported to the competent institutions, but unfortunately, it is not easy to identify the perpetrators who commit these actions most often during the night," the announcement states.
In the previous period, they say, the target of vandals was video surveillance at the facilities of the Regional Water Supply, where unknown perpetrators broke the cameras.
"We emphasize that it is the property of all citizens, that's why we appeal for its preservation. Raising awareness of the importance of preserving state property is of key importance for the prevention of vandalism and deterring individuals from destructive activities," the statement of the Regional Waterworks states.
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