The dramatic water crisis in the village of Aleksandrovo has reached its critical point, forcing local residents to plan a civil protest against the systemic shortage of drinking water. Inhabitants of the settlement report an almost continuous water regime that has been ongoing for several months.
The problem has deep roots and affects multiple administrative districts. The water supply system serving the village passes through various municipal territories, which further complicates its resolution. Local authorities are faced with the challenge of coordinating their actions between several administrative units.
A temporary solution for water supply is specialized water tankers that deliver limited quantities of water to the population. However, this emergency measure cannot solve the long-term infrastructure problem.
The government promised more than a year ago financing of 5.5 million leva for the construction of a new water pipeline. Nevertheless, at the present moment, the regional administration has not yet allocated the necessary funds, which deepens the tension within the local community.
The inhabitants of Aleksandrovo are determined to take decisive action. They are ready not only to organize a protest but potentially also to block roads to draw attention to their critical situation. This not first attempt to attract institutional attention shows the systemic nature of the problem.
The water crisis in the village is symptomatic of broader challenges in water supply in rural areas of Bulgaria. The lack of coordination between different administrative levels and the delay of infrastructure investments exacerbate such situations.
Local authorities and the regional administration are faced with the need to take urgent measures. Residents expect concrete actions to build a new water pipeline system that guarantees stable water supply.
The protest becomes a civic signal of urgency and shows the local community's readiness to defend basic rights and needs. The fate of water supply in Aleksandrovo can serve as an indicative case for the necessity of systemic reforms in regional infrastructure.