Viacheslav Manukalo, State Hydrometeorological Service, , manukalo@ukr.net
Abstract
Ukraine is an important area for international co-operation in water management and protection on transboundary rivers. Development of the effective water quality control measures on transboundary rivers is an essential component in the Ukrainian water quality management policy for waters pollution abatement. The international water-related agreements provide good basis for development of national and international activities in this area. The following activities concerning water quality control development have been undertaken by Ukraine and neighbouring countries: a) harmonization of national regulations and standards; b) creation of transnational water monitoring networks to provide structured and well-balanced overall views of pollution status, as well as of the long-term development of water quality and pollution loads; c) prevention and control of accident pollution. Providing these measures is not an easy task, especially in countries, which face economical and environmental problems. The purpose of this paper is to present problems and needs of Ukraine in the field of development of surface water quality control on trabsboundary rivers and the Ukrainian experience concerning their decision.
Key – words: water quality, control