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- 0.1 In order to save the Southern Black Sea coast from aridity, the two dams, Poroy and Aheloy, should be used for drinking purposes, being included in the Kamchia derivation.
- 0.2 The mayors of the maritime municipalities are also praying for a rainy period and snowmelt to fill the dams, BGNES reported.
- 1 In light of the water crisis, what long-term strategies can be implemented to enhance water sustainability in the Southern Black Sea coast, and what obstacles might arise during this process?
Regional Minister Violeta Koritarova checked the level of dams in the Burgas region. According to her, there is no risk of a water crisis, although there is water in the two dams for 5 months. Funding is being sought for two more dams in the region that can be used for alternative water sources.
In order to save the Southern Black Sea coast from aridity, the two dams, Poroy and Aheloy, should be used for drinking purposes, being included in the Kamchia derivation.
At the moment, the water company in Burgas is carrying out partial repairs of these dams, which are for irrigation, but with its own funds.
“Funds are currently not secured for financing. At the moment, we are here to consider the options for financing through the waterworks holding or financing through the state budget, because we cannot compromise with water supply to an entire area,” said Koritarova.
According to Tsvetan Mirchev, director of Burgas Waterworks, the amounts are high. “We only have calculations for the treatment plant. I think about 15-16 million”. Burgas Waterworks predict that there will be water for 4-5 months in the two reservoirs Yasna Polyana and Kamchia, but they are hoping for a rainy period
“When water quantities are reduced, Varna Region will switch to its own water sources. At the moment, the city is also supplied with water from the Kamchia dam”, explained the minister of MRRD.
The mayors of the maritime municipalities are also praying for a rainy period and snowmelt to fill the dams, BGNES reported.
Ivan Alexiev – Mayor of the Municipality of Pomorie stated: “The more important thing for me is that all these processes for the overhaul of the Aheloy dam, including for Poroy, have been started, because on the part of the Municipality of Pomorie all the procedures for parcel plans have been agreed”, he said the mayor of Pomorie Ivan Alexiev.
Minister Koritarova will also check how the repair of the treatment plant at the Yasna Polyana dam is going.
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In light of the water crisis, what long-term strategies can be implemented to enhance water sustainability in the Southern Black Sea coast, and what obstacles might arise during this process?
1. The recent visit by Minister Violeta Koritarova to the Burgas region has been centered around addressing the water crisis in the region. Can you tell us more about the current state of water supply in the region and the measures being taken to ensure its sustainability?
2. How important is it for the Southern Black Sea coast to have access to alternative water sources, and what challenges do you anticipate in the implementation of this project?
3. The proposed plan involves the use of dams such as Poroy and Aheloy for drinking purposes. What are the potential benefits of this shift in usage, and what needs to happen for it to become a reality?
4. What are some of the potential consequences if the region does not secure an alternative water source soon?
5. Are there any plans to repair or maintain the existing irrigation systems to ensure they are functional throughout the year?
6. As Mayor of Pomorie, what are your thoughts on the impact of this water crisis on your municipality and the overall region? What are some of the challenges you foresee in addressing this issue?
7. Minister Koritarova also plans to check the progress of the repair works on the Yasna Polyana dam treatment plant. Can you provide an update on the status of this project, and how it fits into the larger plan for ensuring water sustainability in the region?
8. What role do you see local authorities playing in addressing the water crisis in the Burgas region? How can they work together with central government and other stakeholders to ensure a long-term solution?
