Water Resources Development in Vologda Oblast

Objective analysis of water resources development in the territory of Vologda oblast in period from 2005 to 2014 is given. It was found that water withdrawal from water sources decreased by 22.4%, wastewater discharge into water bodies decreased by 22.6%, and the total volume of recycling and successive water use increased by 2.0%. The dynamics of the distribution of water resources between economic sectors is given. Unreasonable water losses were identified in water use systems and their extent was assessed. The main directions in water economy in the production and domestic sectors are determined. Steps for improving the efficiency of water resources development in the region are proposed.