It shows that it reached 4 million cubic meters, but exactly 111.2 million cubic meters of this was lost through leakage, malfunction or dripping. The increase in network loss from 77.3 million cubic meters in 2015 to 111.2 million cubic meters in 2023 proves the urgent need for renewal of existing lines. (Kosovo Investment Editorial Comment:) Reaching 99.8% of the service network is rather than new line installation projects; It indicates that maintenance, repair, smart measurement and technological improvement projects will come to the fore. The loss of more than 60% of public water production due to lack of infrastructure in 2023 (Non-Revenue Water) means a potential for municipal tenders worth billions of Euros in Kosovo for contracting, construction, environmental technologies and smart grid suppliers.
Installation of SCADA systems, import of acoustic leak detection devices and investments in water pipe manufacturing can fill one of the biggest gaps in the local market. Data alone is not enough to make an investment decision; public procurement laws (PPP models) and municipal infrastructure plans require a preliminary legal assessment.