Abstract:
Ukraine is one of the least water-supplied countries in Europe. The
Strategy for Environmental Security and Adaptation to Climate Change for the
period up to 2030 [1] states: in the South and Southeast, the quality of surface
water will deteriorate, which will require both additional water purification
measures and possible water transportation to these regions. In case of
insufficient surface water, it is necessary to attract water from deep underground
aquifers. In case of insufficient recharge of adjacent water bodies from the
Dnipro River, measures to limit water supply may be introduced.
The Ukrainian Black Sea coast is the most vulnerable to the risk of water
scarcity, as it uses surface water and is the most visited by tourists. The outdated
infrastructure of water supply and wastewater systems in this region also
contributes to increasing threats.
