The city of Lesser Poland is drying up. Residents are asked to limit their water use

The hydrological situation in Mszana Dolna (Lesser Poland Voivodeship) is becoming increasingly worse. It's all because of the drought that has been going on for some time.

The efficiency of urban sources dropped by almost half.

Currently, waterworks are able to draw about 25 cubic meters of water per hour, while the residents' demand reaches up to 40 meters. The situation is so serious that municipal services are forced to turn off pumps at night to stockpile supplies for the morning hours.

Appeal to residents

The city authorities appeal to all residents, and in particular to recipients of water from the Adamczykowy intake, to urgently reduce their consumption.

"Stopping the pumps at night allows water to be stored for the period from 5:00 a.m. to noon. Later, there is a water shortage crisis, so in order to maintain a relatively stable situation, we are forced to ask for a change in the style of using this good, which is water, and to reduce its consumption by approximately half," we read in a statement from the Municipal Utilities Department.

Officials warn that unless immediate action is taken, water supply disruptions will become more frequent and longer.