Opaci and Zaim villages get centralized sewage system
The villages of Opaci and Zaim in the Causeni district will be connected to the sewage network. This new system will replace the septic tanks currently used in households, which are both costly and environmentally unfriendly. The construction of the sewage networks requires a significant investment. Local authorities have received funding from the state budget to support this project.
Eugenia Lăpușnean's household in the village of Opaci has been connected to the village aqueduct for several years. However, since the locality does not have a centralized sewage system, she, like many of her neighbors, has set up a septic tank in her yard.
"I am alone. The boys and my husband used to help me, and they would call for a truck when needed. But now, I have to manage alone. I really want to connect to the sewage system so that we don't have to worry," says Eugenia Lăpușnean.
Other locals are also eagerly awaiting the construction of the sewage system.
"We have a septic tank, and we wash dishes. We built a well and clean it out in the fall and spring. If there were a centralized sewage system, it would be the best solution for everyone."
By the end of the year, more than eight kilometers of sewage network will be constructed in the village, along with the installation of a wastewater pumping station. The total value of the project is nearly 12 million lei.
“In the first stage, all public institutions will be connected. The second stage involves constructing the sewage network throughout the village,” explains Roman Pinteac, the mayor of Opaci.
Work is currently underway in the Zaim commune at one of the pumping stations. As part of the "European Village 2" program, nearly 4 kilometers of sewage networks have already been constructed, with the project valued at 9 million lei.
"If we had a proper sewage system, it wouldn't be as expensive, and we wouldn't need to call a truck for evacuation. Additionally, it would help prevent groundwater pollution," explains a local resident.
Next year, the construction of an additional 14 kilometers of sewage networks is set to begin, with a total project value of 30 million lei.
"We are regionalizing this service and expanding it to various localities. In a developed area, it is essential to prioritize work on underground infrastructure. This means we must address our needs for water, sewage, and other technical and urban networks first," says Igor Petracov, the mayor of Zaim commune.
The sewage systems in the localities of Opaci and Zaim will be connected to the city of Căușeni's sewage treatment plant. The project will be implemented by 2027 and is financed by the “European Village” program and the South Regional Development Agency. Currently, only ten percent of the localities in the country have centralized sewage systems.
