AKUK warns car washes: You have until October 31 to disconnect the water connections, otherwise…

All car washes in the country have a deadline until October 31 to stop using drinking water in their activity.

The National Water Supply and Sewerage Agency says that the use of drinking water for this activity is prohibited, and calls on these subjects to secure an alternative supply source.

“Our call is clear: Do not wait for the inspection. Take the measures by October 31. After this date, the inspections will be intensified and the administrative measures provided for by law will be applied”, said the General Director of AKUK, Fludian Çuka.

The inspections will take place throughout the country. Every case will be documented and for every violation the procedures provided for by the legislation in force will be followed.

“Illegal interference in the network is a criminal offence. Every illegal connection that will be found will be documented and referred to the competent bodies.

Without exception. The public drinking water network is a common asset and no one has the right to interfere with it illegally”, said the General Director of AKUK, Fludian Çuka.

Illegal interferences increase the losses, can affect the pressure and the normal functioning of the network and undermine the supply of the citizens.