DRINKING WATER MANAGEMENT IN THE REGIONS –  MAIN CHALLENGES

Purpose. Drinking water management is becoming a serious challenge for settlements and regions. The lack of water or its inefficient use can be a serious obstacle to social and economic development. The introduction of innovative tools and methodologies for intelligent water management is becoming a leading challenge for local authorities. Methods. The methodological part of the study presents the components of the author's methodology for improving drinking water management through digitalization. Results. The main results of the study are in the direction of analyzing data from the National Statistics regarding supplied, consumed water and the corresponding losses by region. Conclusions. In conclusion, conclusions are formulated regarding the application of the methodology and the possibilities for improving drinking water management.