The Vardar River is recognized as a primary water resource for the state, and its quality and quantity undergo extensive oversight. This critical water body accounts for over 80% of the total water bodies subject to state monitoring. The Water Meteorological Service (WMS) is responsible for overseeing these comprehensive activities, which involve rigorous field measurements, collection of both surface and underground water samples, and subsequent laboratory analyses conducted across 170 distinct locations.
This extensive monitoring effort adheres to a newly established national monitoring program. This program standardizes the process by defining specific measurement points, key parameters, and the methodology utilized for assessing both water quality and water quantity. The development of this robust framework was a collaborative effort, involving experts from Swiss Water Management, the Use and Protection Program, the WMS, and international specialists.
The implementation of this program forms a crucial component of a broader, overarching Water Monitoring Strategy. By standardizing procedures and expanding the scope of data collection, the initiative aims to provide a comprehensive assessment of the Vardar River system. The continuous monitoring ensures that authorities have the necessary data to manage and protect this vital water resource effectively, thereby maintaining the ecological and functional integrity of the river for future use.
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