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Skawa has its source in the
Spytkowice Pass, at the height of 700 metres (2,300 ft) above sea level. Since it is a mountain river and causes frequent floodings, its regulation has been a priority for years. Construction of a dam at a village of
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is to be completed by 2014. A reservoir will be created, which will prevent future floods, and which will serve as a source of drinking water for the local population. Skawa flows into the
Vistula near the village of Smolice.
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262:June 2023
195:Discharge
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358:See also
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312:Jordanów
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298:of the
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