The aim of this paper is the investigation of natural materials that could be effectively used as a sorbent in the process of removing heavy metals from water. Interests are focused on the group to organic sorbents: natural wool fibres. The sorption experiments were conducted with lead, cadmium and zinc dissolved in distilled water, and then used as an example of heavy metal contaminated water and river water. Studies were performed in group sorption system. Possible use of natural fiber wool to remove heavy metals from water was determined by measurement of lead, cadmium and zinc before and after the sorption process. Analytical methods used for the determination of lead, cadmium and zinc in water by potentiometric stripping analysis. It was concluded that the sorption process mainly affect sorbent mass.

This study investigates the effect of low molecular weight carboxylic acid on degradation of textile dye C.I. Reactive Orange 16 (RO16), in function of initial pH, using Ultra Violet light and H2O2. Experiments were performed in photoreactor with UVC lamps in stationary conditions. Results shows that carboxylic acids have inhibitory effect on degradation process of dye. With increasing concentration of dye inhibitory effect grows. Inhibitory effect of acid are higher on pH values of solution higher than pKa acids, because than in solution acids appear almost entirely in the form of anion. The highest inhibitory effect shows formates, smaller propanoates, and the smallest acetates. UV/H2O2 process is very effective for removal of organic pollutants, but the efficiency of this process was significantly lower in the presence of lower carboxylic acids.

Microthrix parvicella is dilamentous bacterium common present in the activated sludge on the plants with biological nutrient removal. Microthrix parvicella is described as a bacterium which present in a large numbers, has an extremely negative impact on the sludge settling, and its considered as the primary cause of bulking sludge on the WWTP-s with biological nutrient removal. Also, this bacterium considered as the primary foam-forming microorganisms in activated sludge, because those hydrophobic cells stabilized air bubbles or affected by the oil droplets in foam. Although there are numerous data regarding the growth of certain filamentous bacteria, as well as their impact on the waste waters treatment and deposition of sludge, they are often vague, and not always in clear correlation, especially when comparing data from different plants. The aim of this paper was toexamine the growth and population size of Microthrix parvicella in correlation to water temperature (seasonal dynamics of growth), and a correlation between population size of filamentous bactereia (filamentous sludge index-FI), especially M. parvicella growth and the sludge settlement (Imhoff 30 '), or the ratio of FI and the volume of sludge (sludge volume index – SVI) on WWTP of Subotica during 2011.

In the case that water quality data or even discharge data are missing, pollution loads were calculated as application of appropriate simulation models of pollution transport. Models can be in different levels complexity. Accuracy of the results depends on the accuracy of measurement data. In this study water quality of River Neretva (prediction of BOD pollution loads) is modeled in section from Mostar to Žitomislić using numerical model MIKE 11. Model is calibrated on the basis of available experimental data. Data of another time series are used for verification of last mentioned. The comparative analysis between measured and simulated data showed that MIKE-11 is able to predict sufficiently accurate BOD and DO loads at the catchment outlet.

The paper presents the results of diversity and distribution of thermophilic species of echinoderms in the continental shelf on Montenegro coast. The data show that explored area inhabited by eight species of which the sea cucumber Holothuria (Platyperona) sanctori for the first time is recorded and is new species for the fauna of Montenegro. Based on the fact that climate change affects the temperature rise of the sea water, especially the coastal area, the aim of this study was to determine the presence of thermophilic species of echinoderms, which can be the basis for further monitoring and tracking changes in the benthic biocoenosis of the southern Adriatic.

The content of major elements Al, K and Mg was investigated in surface sediment samples from the coastal area of the South-eastern Adriatic, in sediment fraction less than 2 mm. Obtained results were used to present horizontal spatial distribution of these elements in sediment of the area studied. The spatial distribution of elements showed similarities in the behavior of Al and K, while the distribution pattern of Mg in sediment was contrary to Al and K. It can be noticed that the sediment composition in terms of these elements reflects the geological characteristics of the continental hinterland in the South-eastern Adriatic coastal zone.

During the continuous analysis of zooplankton and hydrographic quality of sea in Boka Kotorska bay in season series during 2007/08, in addition to the other zooplanktons groups, fauna was analyzed, the appearance and abundance of Siphonophorae. Special attention was applied to biodiversity, dynamic abundance and distribution of group. In this paper we are exposing the data for abundance and distribution of group of Siphonophorae from Boka Kotorska Bay. We have found six species of which only the species Muggiaea cochi (W and l l) can be located throughout the year at all stations and in shallow stations only in summer. The other species Lensia conoidea (Keferstein et Ehlers), Lensia multicristata (Moser), Lensia subtilis (Chun), Lensia fowleri (Bigelow), Abylopsis tetragona (Otto) occur rarely in small numbers or in individual specimens.

Monitoring of ecological condition of the coastal sea of Montenegro has been carried out extensively since 1963 along with foundation of the Institute of marine Biology in Kotor (Montenegro). Recently, in accordance with recommendations of the Barcelona Convention, the LBS Protocol, the EU Framework Directive for coastal waters and domestic laws, in recent years has been carried out continuous monitoring of quality water, sediments, biota as well as ecological effects of pollution on constant monitoring positions in this southeastern part of the Adriatic. In this paper was given an over view of activities and the plan of long-term continuous monitoring of environmental quality and ecological condition of the coastal sea of Montenegro.

The microbiological quality of the groundwater was monitored by determining relevant physiological groups of bacteria (organotrophic bacteria) which are indicators of water organic pollution. Standard high nutritive medium (Nutrient Agar) and low nutritive medium (R2A agar) were used. The enzymatic activity was also estimated based on IFA determination (index of phosphatase activity). According to the number of organotrophic bacteria and categorization by Kohl (Kohl, 1975) water is generally classified in category II. IFA showed variation of water quality, which varied from polluted to very pollute. The results showed organic pollution of groundwater and confirmed the sensitivity of enzymatic methods. In addition, cultivation methods confirmed superiority of low nutritive media.

Complex hydrodynamics and thermal regimes of temperate lakes have a major impact on temporal and spatial distributions of water quality indices. Transport processes in lakes are driven primarily by external forces such as wind and solar radiation but also depend on the inflow and outflow regimes. This paper presents a simplified ID model developed to calculate seasonal variations in vertical distributions of temperature and dissolved oxygen in Lake Zavoj in southern Serbia. Model results that were based on monthly averaged meteorological data are in good agreement with measured vertical profiles of temperature and dissolved oxygen. The simplified model is an efficient tool for long-term prediction of water quality indices in deep, medium and long residence time lakes.