Imagine being told in the middle of summer: “No washing your car, no watering your garden, no filling your pool!” Welcome to Gornji Milanovac, where water has become a luxury and the local government isn’t holding back on strict measures! Due to a serious drop in water levels and increased consumption, an emergency order has been issued mandating that water from the city supply be used only for basic household needs. Everything else? FORBIDDEN! Yes, you read that right — washing cars, watering green areas, and even filling pools are now strictly banned. Not only that, but using the Dičina river and its tributaries, as well as wells and springs for irrigating crops, is also prohibited. Inspection services and the national water inspector are on the case to enforce these rules, and legal penalties for violators are no joke. This harsh order will remain in effect until the hydrological situation improves, meaning until significant rainfall occurs. The municipal utility company is tasked with taking all necessary steps to ensure the water system runs smoothly, but make no mistake — the situation is serious. So if you thought summer was the time to wash your car and enjoy your garden, think again! Gornji Milanovac is sending a clear message: water is not for wasting! What do you think about these measures? Too harsh or just what we need to save water? Drop a comment and let’s see who’s on team “water dictatorship” and who’s not!
