Jezero Butoniga, reservoir near Pazin, Istria, Croatia
Jezero Butoniga is an artificial lake built in 1988 in a valley near Pazin in Central Istria. Fed by several streams, it holds water that is distributed through pipes to supply drinking water to surrounding towns and villages.
Built in 1988, this reservoir was created to meet the growing water needs of the Istrian region. Since its completion, it has become the main drinking water source for several towns including Pazin, Porec, and Rovinj.
The reservoir is woven into daily life here, showing how the community values and manages its water resources carefully. The quiet setting with rolling hills and farmland reflects the region's connection to a simple, land-based way of living.
The reservoir is reachable by road, particularly from the scenic route between Kašćerga and Ukotići. Swimming and fishing are not permitted because the water is protected for drinking supply purposes.
The lake is fed by three different streams, named Butoniga, Dragućki, and Račički potok, showing how the water system draws from the surrounding hills. Visitors who explore the higher ground nearby will find wide views across the Istrian countryside and toward the town of Pazin.
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