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April 6, 2026
Intermittent water supply interruptions due to works: Major pipeline reconstruction underway in Užice, testing begins
Intermittent water supply interruptions in certain parts of the city are a consequence of reconstruction works on the high-zone pipeline, confirmed by JKP 'Vodovod', appealing to citizens for patience until one of the most important infrastructure projects in this part of Serbia is completed.
TL;DR
- Temporary water supply interruptions in Užice are caused by reconstruction of the high-zone pipeline.
- Testing of the pipeline's internal profile is underway to determine reconstruction technology.
- The reconstruction project covers about 4.7 kilometers of pipeline.
- Around 20,000 residents of Užice will benefit from stable water supply after the project's completion.
- The project aims to reduce maintenance costs for a network older than four decades.
- The reconstruction is financed by the Ministry of Public Investments, with an investment value of 320 million dinars.