Kara-Suu residents complain of lack of sewerage system in town

AKIPRESS.COM - Kara-Suu town in the Osh region has no sewerage system, said local residents and added that they have to drain water outside, so bad smell comes from there. "Every year, the local council members promise to resolve the issue, but there is no result. We addressed to the relevant authorities, however receive no reply. We worry about children's health. Toilets are located outside," said local resident.
According to the town mayor Kutugali Kozubayev, the works on sewerage improvement are underway.
"In 2014, the World Bank allocated 6.3 million euros for provision of clean water and sewerage system development. 5 units of special equipment were purchased at the first stage of the project. The company began the work on installation of water supply pipes with the length of 20.5 km. However, the works were suspended for winter period. The drinking water will be provided in 2020. On Dec 20,2019 a tender was announced for provision of canalization," he said.
The town has 34 multi-storey houses without canalization. 25,500 people live in the town. The town's budget totaled 70 million soms.