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Water treasures of Slovenia. Balance of water on Earth. Most of it is stored in oceans - 97.5% Only small part as freshwater - 2.5% Surface and atmosphere water - 0.4%. Water balance of Slovenia. Europe comprises 100 000 m ³ /s = 7% of Earth’s surface runoff Slovenia 1000 m ³ /s.
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Balance of water on Earth • Most of it is stored in oceans - 97.5% • Only small part as freshwater - 2.5% • Surface and atmosphere water - 0.4%
Water balance of Slovenia • Europe comprises 100 000 m³/s = 7% of Earth’s surface runoff • Slovenia 1000 m³/s
Average anual precipitation amount • The lowest amount in first two months of the year • The wettest months Oktober and November
Common quality evaluation for the surface watercourses • In general the water quality is improving • 80% of 1.,2. and 3. quality class • The limit between 2.-3. and 3. class represents good-bad quality • Only 5% of 4th quality class surface water
Wetland in Slovenia • 3 types: marine coastal; inland; human-made wetlands. • 63% human-made • Only 5% of nature made wetlands