Abstract:
Water resources in Ukraine are an important component of the ecological and
financial stability of the state. Despite significant reserves of water resources, many
problems hinder their effective management, in particular, in the context of military
operations and climate change.
Ukraine faces a number of water management challenges, both natural and manmade. The main ones are water shortages in some regions, pollution from industrial
and agricultural sources, outdated water infrastructure, and inefficient water resource
allocation. According to the State Water Resources Agency, the structure of water
consumption is irrational, leading to overexploitation of water resources in some
regions and underuse in others. In addition, surface and groundwater are highly
contaminated with nitrates and heavy metals due to inadequate wastewater treatment.
These challenges are exacerbated by climate change, which is leading to changes in
precipitation patterns and increased evaporation, further increasing the pressure on
water resources.
