Beschreibung:
<jats:p>This paper discusses the basic characteristics of the water resources of the Danube River basin, including the contributions of the territories of the individual states to the discharge volume of the river. The paper further outlines the major sources of pollution and the trends of various water quality parameters (e.g., BOD5 and nitrates) at the profile of the Danube flowing into Yugoslavia. Finally, the main protection and control measures necessary to safeguard the waters of the Danube River basin from degradation are discussed.</jats:p>