One of the actual global problems of the (ⅩⅪ) century is water provision for the population and various sectors of economy. Under the conditions of population growth and development of the economy all over the world, the usage of water resources has increased rapidly and water provision has worsened sharply in most regions and countries. As a result of climate change and global warming, a tendency of decrease of available water resources is observed. Aggravation of water problems directly affects food supply and ecological safety in certain regions. At present, water has become one of the decisive factors for the sustainable development of Azerbaijan Republic. Concerning improving water supply in the future, not only water demand management and more economical use are required; it is also important that modern education, research and practical design and construction works for increasing water resources management are accelerated. In this way, priorities for the country's water policy also include achieving good ecological status in rivers, lakes and water resources, and aiming at supply of water of international standards for the population and different sectors of the economy.
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