The Ministry of Environment and Water develops and implements the state environmental policy, water management being one of the implemented sector policies. The state policy on water management aims to achieve and maintain good status of all groundwaters, surface waters and marine waters, as a vital resource for life on the planet, limiting the harmful effects on human life and health, environment, cultural heritage and business. 

Water management policy ensures the provision of water of sufficient quantity and quality for the needs of the population, economy and ecosystems – continuity of water supply and reduction of the quantity of water withdrawn and used for consumption efficiency and management of water as an economic resource, as well as the financing of sustainable investments in water infrastructure. Meeting water protection goals requires close coordination with key sector ministries. This includes the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works for water supply and sanitation, as well as the Ministry of Health for drinking water monitoring and the regulation of plant protection products and pharmaceuticals. River basin water management is executed by four dedicated River Basin Directorates, which are responsible for developing, updating, and implementing River Basin Management Plans to meet established environmental targets. Their activities include formal public consultations with stakeholders across the basin, including central and local authorities, water users, corporate entities, and scientific institutions. Compliance monitoring for wastewater discharges remains the mandate of the 15 Regional Inspectorates of Environment and Water.