Illegal drilling near Varna: Basin Directorate launches large-scale inspection

08.06.2026 | Region

Experts from the "Black Sea Region" Basin Directorate have uncovered illegal water sources in the Baba Alino area near Varna. The inspection is related to the unauthorized use of water for domestic purposes.

Снимка от CEphoto, Uwe Aranas, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Illegal water sources discovered in the Baba Alino area

Experts from the Black Sea Basin Directorate conducted an immediate inspection following reports of illegal water abstraction in the Baba Alino area near Varna. The actions were prompted by suspicions of unauthorized use of water for domestic purposes.

Two illegal facilities were identified that do not appear in the Water Act registers.

The inspection revealed that:

At present, Ministry of Environment and Water officials are continuing their work, having also discovered water metering devices serving adjacent buildings. Strict administrative measures are expected to be imposed in accordance with current regulations after the inspection is finalized.

We remind you that just a day ago, the removal of the fence around the illegal constructions in the same area near Varna began.