Romanian water utilities promote rain‑water harvesting as heatwave strains supply

Romanian municipalities and water operators are confronting a dual challenge from extreme weather. Heavy, torrent‑like rains overwhelm urban drainage systems, prompting a shift toward treating rainwater as a usable resource. Companies such as CRIBER RAIN market underground polyester‑glass‑reinforced tanks for collecting and storing runoff, which can then support irrigation of green spaces, cleaning of public areas and non‑potable industrial uses.

At the same time, a severe heatwave in the Botoșani region has pressured the public water network, lowering pressure and risking temporary supply interruptions. Nova Apaserv, the local water supplier, has urged residents to limit potable‑water use to essential household needs, avoiding irrigation, car washing and pool filling until reservoir levels recover. The combined approach of harvesting rainwater and conserving tap water aims to balance supply and demand amid climate‑driven water stresses.