Ombudswoman Sounds Alarm: 173,000 Bulgarians Without Access to Drinking Water

Over 173,000 people in Bulgaria currently lack access to drinking water, while nearly 60% of the water in the country's supply system is lost due to aging infrastructure. This alarming data was presented by Bulgaria’s Ombudswoman Velislava Delcheva during an appearance on the national television channel.

Delcheva criticized the water utility companies, stating they operate with impunity and fail to fulfill their responsibilities, especially regarding investments in the network and water quality....