Water Reform, Bonati appeal to Prefects: The administration should be an example

In the framework of steps being taken in order to restore legitimacy to the drinking water sector, Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Hantin Bonati held a meeting with the Prefects of the 12 Districts of the country. Bonati acquainted them closely with the ongoing performance of the field intervention by water utilities within the first phase of the citizen’s awareness-raising operation.

“It is already a fact that this action is bringing the first fruits that are very positive. There are about 6,000 contracts signed in a very short period of one month. It should be remembered that February 1, is the date that will be door-to-door action and any interference will be penalized as provided by the law, “said Bonati.

Further, the Deputy Minister requested that the Prefects take an active role in closely following the work of the Municipalities and Waterworks in their respective areas. Bonati also focused on the control that should be done on public institutions and administration officials.

“We must take measures to be correct in implementing all the legislation in force with regular contracts with water meters. Public administration employees should give their first example of this. By escalating this to businesses that exercise their activity, where in many cases there are water abusers and then continue to citizens. The focus will be on public institutions, businesses and then on interference with citizens. Your attention in this case should be three main elements. It is the enforceability of the Prime Minister’s order that all public institutions formalize their form of interaction with societies, which means to have a water meter contract. The second point your attention is required, is the part of the ongoing monitoring of the action process that the municipalities are developing. And the third point is the management of working groups to eliminate illegal interference in water transmission networks, “Bonati underlined.