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Infrastructure and water supply issues in Montenegro and BiH

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Infrastructure and utility challenges have intensified in Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina, particularly regarding water and sewage management. In Bar, Montenegro, authorities have continued cleaning sewage channels in the Ilino neighborhood, specifically on Jadranska Street, neighborhood following wastewater overflows into streets and private yards. overflows. Officials noted that the system is struggling to support rapid construction in the Šušanj area, with area due to blockages caused by silt, construction waste, from silt and improper concreting. construction waste. In Herceg Novi, Montenegro, a water supply crisis has led to political tension. Following ten days of strict water restrictions caused by repairs on the Plat-Trebišnjica hydrotunnel, opposition members have demanded an extraordinary municipal assembly session hydrotunnel has led to address the lack of political tension and demands for a strategic year-round water regulation plan. New environmental concerns have emerged in Nikšić, Montenegro, where Vodovod Nikšić confirmed that partially treated wastewater is flowing into the Zeta River. The situation company attributed this to technical failures at a wastewater treatment plant, noting that repairs to the first pre-treatment line have stalled due to a lack of financial resources. This issue has been exacerbated persisted for over a year, complicated by drought and climate change. the original construction company ceasing operations. In Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, water supply issues persist. Residents in Koševsko Brdo have reported ongoing leaks in Muhameda Hadžijahića and Braće Begić streets, which citizens claim remain unaddressed by the utility company, KJKP Vodovod i kanalizacija (ViK). In leaks, while the Stari Grad municipality, specifically the Bostarići area, residents municipality and Širokača community have faced water shortages lasting over five days. Additionally, the Širokača community reported that long-standing and sewage network failures are threatening public safety and traffic. These disruptions failures. Addressing recent supply interruptions, KJKP Vodovod i kanalizacija Sarajevo informed citizens that temporary yellow or brown discoloration in tap water may occur as water from stagnant piping reaches taps during normalization. The utility providers issue warnings regarding critically low stated that the water levels in key sources across remains safe for consumption after flushing the Sarajevo Canton. taps and noted that daily laboratory analyses are conducted to ensure health standards.

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  1. 2026-09-28 13:54 UTC Infrastructure and water supply issues in Montenegro and BiH
  2. 2026-09-17 13:39 UTC Infrastructure and water supply issues in Montenegro and BiH
  3. 2026-08-22 13:57 UTC Infrastructure and utility issues in Montenegro and Bosnia

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