vannadministrasjon
Vannadministrasjon refers to the organized management and regulation of water resources within a specific jurisdiction. It encompasses planning, allocation, protection, and monitoring of surface water and groundwater to meet societal, ecological, and economic needs. The main objectives are to ensure safe drinking water, support agriculture and industry, maintain ecological balance, and mitigate flood and drought risks.
Governments delegate vannadministrasjon to dedicated agencies or ministries, such as the Ministry of Environment in many
Key tasks include allocating water rights, especially in areas where aquifers are shared across municipalities, developing
Challenges in vannadministrasjon arise from climate change, increasing population pressure, and competing uses across sectors. Emerging