>600 000 years old
groundwater can be found from Häädemeeste and Värska
In Estonia there are over
2500 lakes
88 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
The Estonian water environment includes both groundwater and surface water, including seawater, whose condition maintenance is a shared responsibility for all of us. Groundwater is the main source of drinking water, while rivers, lakes, and the coastal sea are an important part of nature and the living environment, providing habitats and opportunities for water use. Water quality and availability are influenced by both natural conditions and human activities — ranging from everyday water use to the impacts of economic activities.
Water management plans connect all these perspectives into a whole, offering an overview of the status of water bodies, the main pressures, and planned measures by watershed to ensure a balance between water use and protection.
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: