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Water losses amount to 57%, says NSI

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In 2022, 2.78% of the population in Bulgaria was experiencing water shortages (drought), mainly on a seasonal basis. The most affected districts are Lovech (24.9%), Targovishte (19.0%), Blagoevgrad (14.8%) and Pernik (12.9%), according to the National Statistical Institute. The public water supply system provides drinking water to 99.5% of the population. 

The total water consumption in 2022 was 43% of the supplied water. The rest - 57% - was water losses. The highest household water consumption was in the capital city of Sofia - 125 litres per person per day, while the lowest water consumption was in the districts of Sliven and Targovishte - 72 litres per person per day.



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