THE IMPORTANCE OF USING MULTIPLE WATER SOURCES AND BACK-UP SYSTEMS FOR WATER SECURITY – CLUJ-NAPOCA AREA

This article examines the water sources and treatment techniques applied in the area of Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Alternative sources, including both surface and subsurface sources, are emphasized. The circumstances are compared with those of similar companies in Romania or abroad, to evaluate CAS’s operational environment and its potential impact on water security. Additionally, the paper analyses the main legal provisions aimed at securing the groundwater harvesting system (including the one located between Florești and Cluj-Napoca. Finally, the author proposes measures to secure the water supply to consumers.