A local resident from Split encountered an illegal waste disposal site during a walk above the source of the Jadro river, a location known for having become an illegal dump over the years. The incident, which has recurred despite previous interventions, has caused deep shock among observers who happened upon the scene.
The walker described the situation with discarded waste as 'terrorism', highlighting the seriousness of the threat posed by such behaviour to the environment and public health. His reaction reflects a wider concern regarding the long-standing neglect of this critical area.
The Mačkovac tunnel site is located above one of the most important drinking water sources in Dalmatia, giving additional weight to every act of pollution. This geographical position makes the Mačkovac tunnel a sensitive point for the region's water supply, with illegal waste disposal directly threatening the quality of this resource.
Last year, a major cleanup operation was organised at the site, which was intended to address the accumulated waste. Despite the intensive intervention, the situation has deteriorated again, indicating that individual clean-up efforts are insufficient to address the problem in the long term.
The annual recurrence of this issue highlights the need for more durable solutions and stricter oversight to prevent further pollution of the water source. Without systematic measures, the Mačkovac tunnel site will remain a target for illegal waste disposal, causing damage that is difficult to reverse.
