Groundwater
>600 000 years old
groundwater can be found from Häädemeeste and Värska
Groundwater
Estonia is 4th
in Europe in terms of renewable internal freshwater resources per capita
Water consumption
89 l water
consumes each estonian per day, on average
Water is the foundation of life and it plays many an important role, from ecology and climate to economy and the well-being of people.
Overview
Estonia might be a small country, but it's incredibly water-rich — nearly 5% of its territory is covered by lakes, rivers, and streams. Wetlands (bogs and mires) cover nearly 6-8% of Estonia.
Monitoring water conditions, maintaining its good condition and using water sparingly is essential to ensure our country’s sustainability for future generations.
More information
- Data
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- Estonian environmental monitoring database KESE (in Estonian)
- Data and maps (in Estonian) – natural resources, natural heritage, environmental status, and environmental factors
- Information system VEKA – boreholes, activity licenses for hydrogeological work performers (in Estonian)
- KOTKAS (in Estonian) – An information system managed by the Environmental Board, where, among other things, annual water use reports are submitted. (@email)
- Projects
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Ongoing projects: