Podkrušnohorský přivaděč, Water supply system in Chomutov, Czech Republic
The Podkrušnohorský přivaděč is a water supply network in Northern Bohemia that spans roughly 34 kilometers through channels, underground pipes, reservoirs, and an aqueduct. The system links the area around Klasterec nad Ohří to Jirkov, delivering water to industrial facilities in the region.
Construction of this water infrastructure began in 1957 and continued until 1982 to meet industrial water demands. The project also responded to the need to control flooding that originated in the Krusne Mountains.
The water system represents a significant engineering achievement in Northern Bohemia, demonstrating the technical capabilities of Czech hydraulic engineering.
The system was designed to supply water to industrial plants while protecting surface mines from flooding. Visitors can explore various sections of the network, though much of it runs underground or through private areas.
A distribution facility at kilometer 1.46 channels water through connecting conduits to the Bilina River intake structure. This technical design shows how carefully the network was engineered to manage multiple water sources simultaneously.
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