That¡¯s thanks to new water pumping stations, which were recently installed in the coastal villages.
Water supply pipes in the village of Piqeras ¨C the ¡®before¡¯ view.
¡°In all the villages of our commune, there were amortized water pipes from the 70¡¯s and only public taps. People didn¡¯t have water at home, and little water came to villages,¡± says Vladimir Kumi, Former Mayor of Lukove Commune, which incorporates 14 villages, including the one Aleksandra lives in.
Aleksandra says that with the new water system, household chores - such as cleaning and cooking ¨C have become a lot easier.
Water supply pipes have been upgraded in Piqueras ¨C the ¡®after¡¯ view.
And Liljana Shehu, another Lukove village resident, agrees. She adds that not only has the new water system improved life at home, but it¡¯s helped her run her caf¨¦ business more efficiently as well.
¡°It helps us maintain better hygiene. Before, we didn¡¯t have water and now we have water all the time, whenever we want just by turning on the tap. And the water is healthier too,¡± Liljana says.
The project also installed water meters in villages for the very first time, so residents like Trendafile Hoxhaj pay only what they consume, instead of a general fee they paid in the past.
¡°Water is important because we need it for drinking, washing and cooking. Without water, there is no life,¡± says Trendafile, who lives in the coastal village of Piqeras.
