The Municipality of Pleven is considering the introduction of a state of emergency due to the deepening problem with the water supply. This was announced at a press conference today by Mayor Valentin Hristov.
„The situation in the city is critical. The water supply regime is drastic and the people's patience has run out. They cannot stand this regime and this water shortage“, said Hristov.
The mayor emphasized that the problem with the water supply is not new. According to him, in previous years, opportunities were missed to implement two water cycles that could significantly improve the situation.
Since the beginning of the current term, the municipal government has been actively working on the issue, Hristov assured. He pointed out that during the caretaker governments it was stated that political will was needed to solve the problem.
“At the last meeting with the Minister of Regional Development and Public Works, which was also attended by representatives of the Water and Sewerage Authority, we received assurances that such political will already exists“, the mayor added. He announced that he had also received a personal promise that Pleven would also receive financial assistance.
The city authorities are currently analyzing the necessary conditions and consequences of a possible declaration of a state of emergency. The decision will be made after consultations with the responsible institutions.