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Latvia has abundant water resources of various
quality. Freshwater resources many times exceed the present and
expected future needs in water consumption.
Ground water is traditionally used in water supply
both rurally and in cities. To ensure rational use and protection
of ground water, and in regard to the relevant national strategic
interests, water is defined as a valuable mineral of national
importance in the Law on Subsoil. The priority problems related to
water resources that are mentioned in the National Environmental
Protection Policy Plan are non-sustainable use and poor drinking
water quality.
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