A system for rapid emergency response will be introduced at the republican and 14 regional water supply enterprises in Uzbekistan through the creation of a unified situational center. This initiative was outlined in a resolution signed by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on February 28.
According to the resolution, the initiative aims to enhance efficiency in water management. As part of this effort, 4,800 water meters and 2,800 telemetry systems will be installed on major water structures and main pipelines to ensure accurate accounting of produced drinking water.
Additionally, the modernization of water infrastructure will be facilitated through the implementation of digital mapping (GIS) for 12,700 water structures and 80,000 kilometers of drinking and wastewater networks. The project also includes upgrading the billing system for 5.1mn consumers, transitioning water supply enterprises to international financial reporting standards, and maintaining consolidated accounts.
Quality monitoring and data management centers will be established at all drinking water supply enterprises across Uzbekistan. As of January 2025, 80.9% of the population had access to centralized drinking water. Over the past six years, nearly UZS 10 trillion ($746.3mn) have been allocated to improve drinking water access, leading to the construction of 1,176 water facilities and 20,800 kilometers of drinking water networks.
By 2026, Uzbekistan aims to increase centralized drinking water supply coverage to 90% and expand wastewater service coverage to 35%. However, experts warn that Central Asia faces a growing water crisis due to inefficient water usage, with potential chronic shortages expected by 2028.
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