The State of Water in Kosovo, 2010

RaportCONCLUSIONSThe overall water situation in Kosovo in all its aspects and dimensions is unsatisfactory.This is because in one hand, the water resources in Kosovo are relatively insufficient(1600 m3 per year / resident), and in the other hand we have the systematic degradationof waters due to the lack of an effective management system and lack of adequate waterprotection measures.Based on data presented in this report, it may be concluded that:• Kosovo still has not: a strategic plan for water, water management plan, river basinmanagement plan and flood management plan.• Database for water is still incomplete and it is an obstacle to adequate planning in thewater sector;• It is evident the inappropriate use of water resources and uncontrolled exploitation ofgravel from river beds;• There is a lack of investment for construction of sewerage systems and waste watertreatment plants;• There is a lack of research institutions and consequently lack of scientific researchesin the field of water.• Insufficient cooperation between the responsible institutions in the water sector,• Insufficient cooperation between government institutions, non-governmentalorganizations and public.• There is no integrated system for surface and ground water monitoringThe situation with drinking water supply is not satisfactory as a result of the followingfactors:• Low quality maintenance of water infrastructure;• Amortization of water supply and sanitation networks;• Lack of a plan to protect water resources;• Lack of long-term plans to supply drinking water,• Concentration of population in urban areas due to uncontrolled migration,• The powers of regional water companies and local governments not clearly defined.• Illegal connections in water supply and sewerage systems,• Serious damage to the distribution network and maintenance problems,• Low levels of payment for water supply services.118120 © Agjencia e Kosoves per Mbrojtjen e Mjedisit