Integral assessment of the effectiveness of water resource management in communities for sustainable development

The relevance of this study stems from the need to develop comprehensive monitoring systems for evaluating the effectiveness of water resource management that take into account environmental, social and economic dimensions. This study aimed to analyse and assess existing approaches to the development of an integrated monitoring system for evaluating the effectiveness of water resource management at the level of territorial communities, with the goal of ensuring environmental safety and sustainable development. The research was based on a systems approach and employed SWOT analysis, comparative analysis and modelling. Based on a review of the scientific literature, a multi-level system of indicators was developed, comprising nine key indicators grouped into environmental, social and economic components. The calculated integral indicator of water resource management effectiveness was 0.382, indicating a below-average level of effectiveness. The component analysis revealed a critical imbalance: the environmental component scored extremely low (0.03), due to the absence of designated water protection zones (0%) and the poor condition of water bodies (0% classified as in “good” condition). The social component demonstrated a relatively high result (0.6174), attributed to a high level of access to centralised water supply (89.8%) and wastewater services (87%). The economic component (0.518) reflected a moderate level of effectiveness; however, it was negatively affected by high water losses in the distribution networks (44%) and a low rate of water reuse (1%). Forecast modelling for the period up to 2050 indicated the potential to achieve a high level of effectiveness (0.963), provided that integrated measures are implemented across all key areas, with the most dynamic improvements expected between 2023 and 2030. The practical value of the study lies in the development of a scientifically grounded basis for assessing the effectiveness of water resource management at the level of territorial communities. This enables the identification of priority areas for improving the system and supports the adoption of evidence-based management decisions in the field of water governance