# Water crisis in Neamț County, Romania > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/water-crisis-in-neam-county-romania > Updated: 2026-09-24T16:30:43.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Neamț County, Romania, is experiencing a severe water supply crisis that has significantly disrupted local infrastructure and public services. In early September 2026, the crisis forced schools in Târgu Neamț to implement online learning or alternative programs to maintain hygiene standards. This occurred alongside broader educational reorganizations in the county due to budget pressures and declining student populations. By late September, the shortage had persisted for over two months, triggering public protests at the local town hall. The lack of potable water has impacted hospital operations, requiring staff to transport water in buckets, and has left the current supply of 20 deployed water tanks insufficient for the population. Neamț County Council President Daniel Harpa has designated the water supply as “priority zero.” While a long-term solution involves a new pipeline from Preutești to Târgu Neamț, the project is currently stalled by a legal contestation. In the interim, authorities are attempting to replace a 4,160-meter section of the existing pipeline and are considering drilling new wells to address the shortage. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-24: Târgu Neamț faces severe water crisis amid infrastructure failures A prolonged water crisis in Târgu Neamț, Romania, has sparked protests and disrupted schools and hospitals. Officials are working on pipeline repairs and new infrastructure to resolve the two-month shortage. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trgu-neam-faces-severe-water-crisis-amid-infrastructure-failures ### 2026-09-04: Neamț County schools face reorganization and water crisis disruptions Neamț County schools face reorganization due to declining populations and management changes, while a water crisis in Târgu Neamț has forced some institutions to switch to online learning. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/neam-county-schools-face-reorganization-and-water-crisis-disruptions --- Cite as: Water crisis in Neamț County, Romania. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/water-crisis-in-neam-county-romania