NIK: in the event of crisis, municipalities are not prepared for water shortages

The Supreme Audit Office (NIK) has examined whether local authorities are able to ensure water supplies in crisis situations. They assessed ten municipalities in five provinces and found a lack of emergency procedures and the capability to deliver water to residents. The control focused on ensuring water supply security in crisis situations. Results were negative due to the absence of adequate legal frameworks at the national level. Only three municipalities had regularly updated and complete crisis management plans.

Most lacked means for transporting water in case of pipeline failures, with the city of Stargard being the exception. Identified issues may affect a larger population, prompting recommendations for regulatory changes and the implementation of best practices to enhance water supply security in crises.

Source: forsal.pl