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Utility Invites Tender Bids for Moldova-Water Utilities Development Program

CHISINAU (Water World) — Moldovan water utility Servicii Comunale Floresti has invited bids for two contracts under the the Moldova-Water Utilities Development Programme, the EBRD said on Tuesday. The water utility

Moldova’s National Ecological Fund to Finance 79 New Water, Wastewater Projects

Moldova, CHISINAU — Moldova’s National Ecological Fund is allocating $33 million USD for 79 projects aimed at improving water supply and wastewater systems throughout the country, Acting Minister of Environment Gheo

UN Focuses on Cooperation for World Water Day

new yorK, ny, united states — The United Nations stressed the theme of cooperation during this year’s 20th World Water Day events on March 22.

Consumer Protection Agency Says Mineral Water Sold in Moldova Is Dangerous

Moldova, CHISINAU — Several types of mineral water being sold in Moldova is dangerous to human health, the country’s Consumer Rights Protection Agency warned.

EBRD Announces Tenders for Moldova-Water Utilities Development Program

CHISINAU (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development) — JSC “AMEN-VER”, hereinafter referred to as “the Employer”, intends using part of the loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), European Investment Bank and a grant fr

Many Moldovans Lack Safe Water Supply Despite $145 Million Spent on New Pipelines

Moldova, CHISINAU — Moldova has allocated over $145 million USD to build more than 1,000 kilometers of water pipelines over the past two years, but much of the population still drinks unsafe water, Prime Minister Vlad

Transnistrians Concerned Over Dniester Chemical Pollution From Ukraine

Moldova, TIRASPOL — Environmental groups in Transnistria, a breakaway territory located between the Dniester River and the eastern Moldovan border with Ukraine, are voicing concerns over chemical pollutants flowing fr

World Bank to Assist Moldova Over Droughts

CHISINAU (Black Sea Grain) — Mr. Qimiao Fan, WB Regional Director for Ukraine, Belarus and Moldova, declared this at his meeting with Premier of Moldova Vladimir Filat.

EBRD Announces Tenders for Rehabilitation, Extension of Moldova Water Network

ORHEI (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development) — Regia Apa Canal-Orhei SA, hereinafter referred to as “the Employer”, intends using part of the loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), European Investment Bank an

One-Third of Well Water in Transnistria Is of Poor Quality

Moldova, TIRASPOL — One out of every three artesian wells in the breakaway Moldovan territory of Transnistria does not meet water quality standards, according to local environmentalists.

Itron Signs Meter Agreement With Moldova

FLORESTI (Virtual-Strategy Magazine) — Itron, Inc.

Moldova Auditor Reveals Lack of Oversight in Water Project Funding

Moldova, CHISINAU — There is no oversight of how funds allocated for water projects in Moldova are used, according to Ana Ghiletchi, an auditor of the Moldovan Accounts Chamber.

EU Approves Second Tranche of Moldova Drinking Water Grant

Moldova, CHISINAU — The European Union has approved the second tranche of a $50.8 million USD grant for a drinking water program in Moldova, the Moldovan Environment Ministry said on July 24.

Moldova Cuts Water, Wastewater Projects From 2012 Budget

Moldova, CHISINAU — The Moldovan government has suggested cutting financing for a number of water supply and wastewater projects in order to reduce the 2012 national budget deficit.

Odessa’s Drinking Water Problems Blamed on Neighbors

Ukraine, KYIV — Drinking water problems in the city of Odessa cannot be solved at the local level, said Serhiy Hrynevetsky, first deputy chair of the Ukrainian Parliament’s Committee for National Security and Defe

Germany, Sweden Support Moldovan Water Infrastructure Upgrades

Moldova, CHISINAU — The governments of Germany and Sweden are providing grant funding for a project to upgrade the water supply and wastewater systems in Moldova.

EBRD Announces Two Tenders for Moldova Water Program

CHISINAU (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development) — The first invitation for tenders is for the extension and rehabilitation of water supply system in Leova. The overall contract objective is: to rehabilitate and extend the water network in Leo

Infrastructure in Breakaway Moldovan Territory in Critical Condition

Moldova, RYBNITSA — The condition of water supply pipelines in the city of Rybnitsa (pop.

EBRD Invites Tenders for Moldovan Utilities Development Program

CHISINAU (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development) — The European Band for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced this week the invitation of tenders to supply vehicles for six regional water companies in Moldova. Each of the six region

Moldovan Village to Sue Russia Over Kerosene in Wells?

Moldova, CHISINAU — Residents of a Moldovan village whose wells are contaminated with kerosene say they want to take Russia to court over the pollution.

EBRD Invites Tenders for Moldovan Utilities Development Program

CEADIR LUNGA (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development) — Full Story - The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) last week announced

Audit Finds “Terrible” Water Quality Throughout Moldova

Moldova, CHISINAU — Drinking water in Moldova is of “terrible” quality, and in some districts the situation is becoming catastrophic, the Moldovan Accounts Chamber said after hearing the results of an audit on water

Capital City Officials Battle Moldovan National Agency Over Tariffs

Moldova, CHISINAU — Water tariffs will not rise in the Moldovan capital, Chisinau Mayor Dorin Chirtoaca and Constantin Becciev, head of water utility Apa-Canal Chisinau, both pledged earlier this month.

Half of Moldovans Drink Unsafe Water

Moldova, CHISINAU — Nearly half of the Moldovan population drinks unsafe water, national health authorities warned in late March. 

Moldovan Utility Invites Bids for EBRD-Funded Water System Upgrade

CHISINAU (SeeNews) — The water utility in Moldova’s southern town of Ceadar-Lunga has invited bids for the procurement of equipment in a water system upgrade project co-financed by the European Bank for Reconstructio

Moldovan Cities Invite Bids for EBRD-Funded Projects

CHISINAU (SeeNews) — Two Moldovan water utilities have invited bids for the procurement of construction works and equipment in a water system upgrade project co-financed by the European Bank for Reconstruction and De

EU, Moldova Improve Supply in Breakaway Territory

Moldova, CHISINAU — The Moldovan government and the European Union on January 10 signed a $15.3 million USD agreement to improve water supplies, as well as other objectives, in the breakaway territory of Transnistri

EU Gives Moldova $6.7 Million USD for Water Supply, Wastewater

Moldova, CHISINAU — Moldovan Prime Minister Vlad Filat and head of the European Union Delegation to Moldova Ambassador Dirk Schuebel on December 6 signed an agreement worth $6.7 million USD to build water supply and

Water Prices Must Rise in Transnistria’s Capital: Utility Head

Moldova, TIRASPOL — The accident rate in water and wastewater pipelines in Tiraspol, the capital of a breakaway territory in eastern Moldova, has increased by 85 percent in the last three years, and if old pipes are

Azerbaijan to Host Caspian Environmental Exhibition Next Month

BAKU (Trend News Agency (Azerbaijan)) — Azerbaijan will host the Caspian: Technologies for the Environment (CTE) International Exhibition from November 2-4.

Moldova Signs Memorandum on Provision of Quality Drinking Water

Moldova, CHISINAU — Moldovan Prime Minister Vlad Filat and the heads of local administrations on September 26 signed a memorandum of cooperation aimed at providing 460,000 people living in remote areas with good-qua

Azerbaijan to Implement Water Management Project Under European Program

ASTANA (News.Az (Azerbaijan)/ PanARMENIAN.Net (Armenia)) — Azerbaijan and 19 other countries agreed to implement 75 water management improvement projects at the seventh Ministerial Conference “Environment for Europe.” The conference was held last week in

Paplast Sibiu Benefits From $2 Million USD in EU-Funded Infrastructure Projects

BUCHAREST (European Plastics News) — Romanian polyethylene pipe systems manufacturer Palplast Sibiu is expected to benefit from new business as a result of European Union-funded infrastructure projects worth some $2 million USD.

Yerevan to Host Ecological Monitoring Conference in Late September

YEREVAN (Information-Analytic Agency NEWS.am (Armenia)) — Yerevan will host an international conference on “State Ecological Monitoring and Risks of the Administrative Region” on September 27-29.

WEF Hosts Eurasian Water Managers

washington, dc (Water Environment Federation (Press Release)) — The Water Environment Federation (WEF) in late July hosted a delegation of Eurasian water managers and executives to help them gain a better understanding of municipal water infrastructure and wa

Comrat, Gagauzia in Dispute Over Sewerage System

Moldova, COMRAT —  A new cycle of dispute between authorities of the autonomous territorial unit of Gagauzia and the municipality of Comrat in Moldova is linked to construction of the sewerage system in Comra

B&V, Technochimreagent in Deal to Provide Chemicals, Technical Expertise

KYIV (Kyiv Post (Ukraine)) — B&V Water Treatment has signed an agreement to supply chemicals and technical expertise to Ukrainian firm Technochimreagent.

Moldovan MP: Ukrainian Plant Will Deprive Moldovans of Water

Moldova, CHISINAU — The launch of the Dniester pumped-storage hydroelectric power plant in Ukraine will deprive the Moldovan population of water, according to Chairman of Moldova’s Parliamentary Commission for the E

EC Introduces $12 Million USD River Basin Protection Contract

BRUSSELS (PanARMENIAN.NET) — The European Commission has published details of a $12 million USD contract for Environmental Protection of International River Basins.

Moldovans Face Fines for Refusing Entry to Meter Readers

Moldova, CHISINAU — Moldovans will be fined for not allowing representatives of the water utility into their residences to check water meters, the Constitutional Court ruled in mid-April.