veehoolduse
Veehooldus is Estonian term for the planning, construction, operation, and maintenance of water-related infrastructure and services that provide safe drinking water, collect and treat wastewater, and manage surface and groundwater resources. It covers water supply networks, sewer systems, wastewater treatment plants, and stormwater management, as well as activities such as water quality monitoring, leak detection, pump station maintenance, and asset management.
Its aim is to ensure reliable access to clean water, protect public health, minimize environmental impact, and
Governance and regulation: In many countries, including Estonia, veehooldus is carried out by a mix of public
History and practice: The field has evolved from basic water supply and sewerage to an integrated water-cycle
Challenges and future directions: Veehooldus faces aging networks, leakage and non-revenue water, funding constraints, climate change,