Feasibility Study for the Kjustendil Water Company

Country: Bulgaria

The Regional Water Company (Veika) of Kjustendil was responsible for water supply, sewerage and waste water treatment for eight municipalities in the region. The population supplied was over 130,000.

 The previously fully state owned water company had been recently restructured. To assist the young company in the planning of investments and future operations, a feasibility study was carried out under the supervision of The World Bank and the PMU of the Ministry of Regional Development and Construction in Sofia. Main objectives were to assess the present status of the water supply and waste water facilities as well as the organisation of Veika, on the basis of this to formulate a three year investment programme and to improve the water and waste water facilities and the efficiency of Veika.

• Assessment of the existing facilities including water treatment, sewerage systems, and mechanical / biological waste water treatment.
• Formulation of proposals for efficiency improvement and reduction of water losses.
• Assessment of organisation and management of the water company, including capacity building, improved meter reading and revenue collection.