# Threats of contamination of drinking water sources and their protection in the case study of the Czech Republic

## TL;DR

This paper examines contamination threats to drinking water sources in the Czech Republic and proposes solutions to prevent contamination and protect water quality.

## Contribution

The study introduces a complex, interdisciplinary approach to mitigate contamination risks in drinking water sources through monitoring and technical measures.

## Key findings

- Contamination threats to drinking water sources require enhanced monitoring and risk identification.
- A proposal for improving contamination prevention includes technical measures and risk area monitoring.
- An interdisciplinary approach is essential for minimizing contamination threats in aquatic ecosystems.

## Abstract

The permanent protection of groundwater and surface sources of drinking water in the required raw water quality from contamination is the primary foundation of preserving the life of society and the entire engineering infrastructure operability not only in the Czech Republic but also in other countries of the world. One of the basic ways of contamination prevention enhancement and risk mitigation of putting a water source out of operation is the identification of the given risk as well as soil contamination monitoring. The purpose of this study is to understand specific aspects of contamination threats to drinking water sources and determine possible solutions to eliminate the risk, shown in the example case study in the Czech Republic conditions. Based on the findings, a proposal to enhance the prevention of water source contamination has been elaborated in the form of recommendations regarding the ways and means used to monitor the risk areas and to implement technical measures so as to eliminate or terminate the specified risk. A complex approach based on the integration of interdisciplinary factors and methodology is required to minimize the threats of aquatic ecosystems contamination in the Czech Republic.