Utilisation of geothermal waters in Uniejów in the opinion of municipality residents and visitors

Abstract

The paper investigates an highlights one aspect of social awareness concerning the use of geothermal waters, i.e. public opinion, on the example of Uniejów municipality residents and visitors. It presents the results of empirical research examining the opinions and attitudes of these social groups concerning geothermal activity in Uniejów. An important issue addressed in this article is demonstration of the importance of knowing the state of social awareness concerning utilisation of geothermal waters, as well as the need, factors and ways of shaping it.