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Kragujevac says water supply is stable without restrictions

August 9, 2026, 12:12 AMUpdated: August 9, 2026, 12:12 AM

Kragujevac uses about 55 million litres of drinking water a day in summer, but the local utility and city authorities do not plan restrictions, N1 reports. The Gruža reservoir is about 42% full and Grošnica Lake 80% full; upgraded wells on the Morava provide 100–150 litres per second.

Vodojaža reservoir in Kragujevac’s water-supply system
55 million litres daily
Photo: Milan Nikić / N1Image credit: Milan Nikić

What matters

No restrictions planned

According to the local utility, available water is sufficient for stable supply.

Average summer use

Average use is estimated at 660–700 litres per second, or about 55 million litres per day.

New Morava capacity

After upgrades, wells on the Morava provide 100–150 litres per second instead of 35.

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How sources frame this story

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Water-supply status

N1: enough water for Kragujevac

Citing the city utility and officials, N1 reports that no restrictions are planned. The article gives the fill levels of two reservoirs and the increased capacity of wells on the Morava.

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Overall takeaway

The authorities and utility say reserves are sufficient and have not announced restrictions; this is their assessment of the system’s current state.

What this means for residents

Normal consumption

Residents have not been notified of water-supply restrictions.

Heat increases demand

System stability matters especially during high summer demand.