“Water is a right, not a commodity,” says the group.
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Water level falls to record low of 25 cm in Warsaw’s Vistula River
The level is forecast to drop further in coming days amid continued warm, dry weather.
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Polish state auditor finds one third of treated water wasted and quality problems in 80% of units
Over three years, the auditor found 5.3 million cubic metres of water wasted at the sampled facilities, at an estimated cost of 21 million zloty.
Warsaw launches “Respect Water” campaign to encourage residents to reduce usage
The average resident of the Polish capital uses around 130 litres of water per day.
Over half of Poland at serious risk of drought amid heatwave, says state agency
Over 170 municipalities in Poland have introduced restrictions on the use of water, with many rivers running dangerously low.
Over 100 districts around Poland raise alarm about “water blackout” amid heatwave
Authorities have asked residents to prioritise using water for food and hygiene, and limit watering gardens, filling pools and washing cars.
Poland launches first commercial container transport by river
The pilot project hopes to demonstrate a cost-effective and environmentally friendlier means of moving cargo.
Government takes action as Poland faces worst August drought in years
Polish towns have struggled to cope with increased water demand and years of mismanagement.
Polish cities pumping water from swimming pools to fight shortages amid record drought
Local communities are having to find new ways to retain and reuse diminishing water supplies.
Poland set for “one of the worst droughts in over a hundred years”
Wojciech Kość
Climate change and poor water management are to blame; higher food and energy prices will be the result.
