Technical aspects of water supply and sewerage in Shkodër

Abstract

Water is a natural resource, with limited quantities and unevenly distributed in space and time. All forms of human life and activity are dependent on water. As is known today, one of the main challenges in the region and the world is the preservation and development of water resources as a basic element for life to cover the basic requirements for drinking, then for agriculture and industry. Shkodra has a hydrographic system “Shkodra Lake – Drin River – Buna River”, which collects the waters of a basin with a total area of 19,582 km2. This considerable catchment area, with high and rugged mountainous relief and abundant intense rainfall, with special lithological construction of the terrain, in the presence of permeable limestone formations makes it possible for the hydrographic network of this basin to stand out for high and quiet diverse hydric potential. This network includes Shkodra Lake, Drin, Bune, Kir, and Gjadër rivers. The study aims to improve water supply and increase the effectiveness and sustainability of services to the citizens who are included in the intervention areas, the provision of clean drinking water and the creation of a sanitary clean environment through the administration of polluted waters, against acceptable fees which cover, at least, the operating expenses. The expected results are a good performance of the CUs, ensuring the proper service and operation of the CUs, efficient water supply, and sewerage systems. Knowledge of the technical aspects of the CU Shkodër is necessary for citizens as it is directly related to the agent and the future of our children.