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Why is groundwater pollution a problem in Ukraine?

The primary aim is to identify current and future pollution exposure risks from the use of groundwater. Many parts of Ukraine are not connected to centralised water supplies and are reliant on local water wells, attacks on energy and water infrastructure have increased this reliance in many areas.

How does the war in Ukraine affect drinking-water access?

The ongoing war in Ukraine – now in its fourth year – has significantly exacerbated existing challenges in ensuring adequate access to safe drinking-water, putting the health of the population at risk.

Does Ukraine have a good water supply?

According to estimates by European and Ukrainian scientific institutions, Ukraine occupies one of the last places among European countries in terms of water availability – the quantity and volume of water resources per capita.

How accurate is Ukraine's data on water resources?

In Ukraine, there are problems with data accuracy on water resources (photo: RBC-Ukraine/Vitalii Nosach) Many countries have realized the importance of so-called virtual water – this is the amount of water used to produce a product or service. For example, to grow just 1 kilogram of wheat, about 1300 liters of water are needed.

Why is groundwater quality important in Ukraine?

In Ukraine, as in all countries, a comprehensive understanding of groundwater quality is essential to ensure clean freshwater is available for drinking, for irrigation, for critical infrastructure and for the maintenance of ecologically important areas like wetlands.

What is wrong with water in Ukraine?

Ecologists explained what is wrong with water in Ukraine. Water is polluted by enterprises, agriculture, and communal-household effluents, and people themselves throw garbage into water bodies (photo: Getty Images) "Among agricultural producers, the most pollution comes from indigestible fertilizers.