# Krk Springs and Cisterns

> Karst Krk has almost no surface water — historically, life depended on a few springs, ubiquitous household cisterns (gustirne), and disciplined water management; modern supply comes from the mainland Vrana lake and the Ponikve reservoir.

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Karst Krk has almost no surface water — historically, life depended on a few springs, ubiquitous household cisterns (gustirne), and disciplined water management; modern supply comes from the mainland Vrana lake and the Ponikve reservoir.

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