joogiveeressursse

Joogiveeressursse is a concept in water resource management that refers to all resources required to provide safe drinking water to communities. The term is used in Nordic and Baltic contexts to describe the system as a whole, from natural sources to end-user delivery.

It includes natural resources such as groundwater and surface water; physical infrastructure like intake works, treatment plants, storage facilities, and distribution networks; operational resources including skilled staff, data systems, and monitoring programs; and financial resources for planning, investment, and maintenance.

Governance and planning involve water resource management, policy frameworks, risk assessment, climate adaptation, and contingency planning to ensure continuity of supply amid droughts, floods, and other disruptions.

Quality and safety cover compliance with drinking-water standards, treatment processes, source protection, and routine testing to prevent contamination and safeguard public health.

Data and indicators track resource availability, reliability of supply, network losses, service coverage, and affordability, providing the evidence base for decision-making and investment.

The concept emphasizes integration across sectors and levels of government, and is often used to support sustainable development, resilience, and equitable access to safe drinking water.

See also: drinking water, water resources, water treatment, water governance.