One-third of drinking water lost through leaky pipes, opposition party demands government action plan

Slovakia is losing approximately one-third of its drinking water due to deteriorating water infrastructure with widespread pipe leaks, according to opposition party Progressive Slovakia (PS). The party has called on the government to develop a comprehensive renewal plan to address the aging water distribution system. PS is also urging stronger protection measures for the country's water resources as the infrastructure crisis continues to waste significant amounts of treated drinking water. The water loss represents both an environmental concern and economic inefficiency in Slovakia's public utilities system.