Loznica’s Water Crisis: Are We Running Out of Water Already?
Did you know that the public utility company Vodovod i Kanalizacija in Loznica is currently pumping liters of water every second — but it’s vanishing like water is liquid gold? Yes, you read that right! Water consumption is so high that the company is already begging residents to use water rationally and only for drinking. If this keeps up, water restrictions are coming — something we haven’t seen in years!
When Water Becomes a Luxury
The biggest water use happens in the evening, between 6 PM and 9 PM. Why? Because people are wasting water on non-essential things — watering greenhouses, gardens, washing cars, filling pools… Meanwhile, rivers and water reserves are dangerously low. The Drina River’s level is critically low, directly threatening water supply.
Heatwaves Killing Us — and Our Water!
This year, summer started earlier and the heatwaves are already here. That means water use is only going up. The utility company has teamed up with municipal police to patrol villages and warn those who misuse water. But will that be enough?
Loznica’s Water System on the Brink
Loznica’s water system covers about 80% of the city area and about 90% of the population, across three elevation zones. The network stretches for kilometers, but if consumption doesn’t drop, how long can it hold?
What’s Next?
If this continues, water restrictions are inevitable. We’ll have to get used to saving water — maybe even going without it some days. All because some people still think water is an unlimited resource for washing cars or filling pools.
The Bottom Line
Water isn’t endless, and Loznica is about to feel it. If we don’t start saving now, soon we’ll all wonder where our water went. And it might be too late to regret.
So, what about you? Already saving water or filling your pool like there’s no tomorrow? Drop a comment — let’s see who’s the hero and who’s the villain in this watery drama!
