The report highlights significant challenges facing Ukraine’s drinking water systems, exacerbated by the impact of military operations and aging infrastructure. Key challenges include inadequate sanitary protection zones, poor water treatment facilities, limited laboratory capacity, and a weak regulatory framework. The report emphasizes the need for comprehensive reforms, increased funding, and capacity building to meet EU standards. It identifies gaps in current legislation, outdated quality control documents, and insufficient government support. Recommendations include developing a national management information system, clarifying the roles of stakeholders, and increasing the participation of scientists in monitoring and decision-making processes to improve drinking water quality and ensure safe water for all Ukrainian citizens.