# Sarajevo water supply crisis and appliance damage > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sarajevo-water-supply-crisis > Updated: 2026-10-27T19:41:00.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 5. Sarajevo is experiencing water supply issues characterized by conflicting explanations regarding their cause. The environmental association Eko Akcija has attributed the shortages to political mismanagement and infrastructure failure, claiming the utility, KJKP Vodovod i kanalizacija, failed to utilize an EBRD loan effectively for network renewal. They noted that water losses increased by 7 million cubic meters in 2024 compared to 2019 and cited over 1,700 unrepaired malfunctions, specifically linking current and past management to the NIP political party. Conversely, the utility attributes the supply issues to environmental factors, specifically a prolonged dry period, high temperatures, and a lack of precipitation. Reports indicate that capacity at the Vrelu Mošćanice source dropped significantly, from a required 100 liters per second to 37 liters per second in mid-September. To protect electromechanical and hydro equipment from damage like cavitation or overheating, the utility has implemented scheduled pressure reductions and temporary outages. By early October, disruptions affected numerous neighborhoods, including Grbavica, Hrasno, Dolac Malta, Dobrinja, and Kobilja Glava. Residents in Nova Vogošća have reported outages lasting over a month. These fluctuations are causing economic strain, as sudden pressure changes lead to the breakdown of appliances such as washing machines, dishwashers, and gas boilers. In response to public criticism, the utility stated that many European cities face similar challenges due to drought and noted that the authority to implement general bans on water use lies with city and cantonal institutions rather than the utility itself. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-27: Sarajevo water utility responds to criticism over supply reductions Sarajevo's water utility, ViK, defended recent water supply reductions by noting that many European cities also face water scarcity and restrictions due to drought and high demand. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sarajevo-water-utility-responds-to-criticism-over-supply-reductions ### 2026-10-08: Water supply shortages affect Sarajevo and Niš Water supply shortages and scheduled maintenance are causing significant service disruptions in Sarajevo, Niš, and parts of Montenegro due to high consumption, low source yields, and infrastructure repairs. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/water-supply-disruptions-reported-in-ni-and-sarajevo ### 2026-10-05: Sarajevo water supply facing disruptions due to low source yields Sarajevo residents face potential water supply disruptions and pressure reductions due to low water levels at main sources and unfavorable weather conditions. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sarajevo-water-supply-facing-disruptions-due-to-low-source-yields ### 2026-09-20: Sarajevo Canton implements water pressure reductions due to drought Sarajevo Canton is implementing temporary water pressure reductions between midnight and 5:00 AM to protect infrastructure and manage low reservoir levels caused by drought and high temperatures. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sarajevo-canton-implements-water-pressure-reductions-due-to-drought ### 2026-09-14: Sarajevo water shortages blamed on mismanagement and infrastructure failure Eko Akcija claims Sarajevo's water shortages stem from mismanagement and a failed EBRD-funded renewal project, noting that water losses increased by 7 million cubic meters since 2019. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sarajevo-water-shortages-blamed-on-mismanagement-and-infrastructure-failure --- Cite as: Sarajevo water supply crisis and appliance damage. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/sarajevo-water-supply-crisis