Water shortage as a global public health challenge - overwiew of the situation in Croatia

Global problems emerging from the limited water resources and increasing water use andpollution are exposed with an emphasis on the impact of drinking water quality and provision on human health. The article also describes current situation in Croatia regarding water quality, monitoring and protection stressing the need for adherence to the principles of sustainable development in water management solutions. Control of the higher number of pollution parameters and improvement of the relevant national legislation in compliance with European recommendations and signed international agreements are suggested.