Kazakhstan denies car washes 5-year water-saving system grace period
Kazakhstan's Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation announced that car washes in Almaty will not receive a five-year grace period to implement water-saving systems. This decision follows recent disconnections from the water supply in the city. The move comes despite previous reports suggesting a legal allowance for such a period.
Ministry Announcement
At a briefing in Astana, representatives from the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation addressed the issue of water supply disconnections for car washes in Almaty. Acting Director of the Department of Water-Saving Technologies, Karlygash Nurikhanova, clarified that the Water Code does not provide a five-year grace period for implementing water-saving technologies. This clarification contradicts earlier reports suggesting such a legal provision.
Water Supply Disconnections
Car washes in Almaty have recently faced disconnections from the municipal water supply, raising concerns among business owners. The Ministry's stance indicates a stricter enforcement of water-saving measures without extended timelines. This has prompted questions about the impact on local businesses and their ability to comply with new regulations.
What's Next
The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation is expected to provide further guidance on compliance. It remains uncertain how businesses will adapt to the immediate enforcement of water-saving measures.
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Kazakhstan denies car washes 5-year water-saving system grace period
