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BVK extended the Rakovica water outage after a main break; service was expected by 18:00 on July 23

July 22, 2026, 01:03 PMUpdated: July 24, 2026, 12:12 PM

BVK initially scheduled a water outage affecting 25 Rakovica streets from 08:00 on July 22 until 08:00 on July 23 to connect a new pipeline. After a break on a trunk main, the utility warned that the outage would last longer: repairs and supply stabilization were expected no later than 18:00 on July 23; Hajduk Veljkovo sokače and part of Ulica oslobođenja were also affected.

What matters

Timing

The initial plan covered 25 streets from 08:00 on July 22 to 08:00 on July 23.

Why the outage was extended

A trunk-main break occurred in Hajduk Veljkova Street on the evening of July 22; BVK expected repairs and supply stabilization no later than 18:00 on July 23.

Additional addresses

Hajduk Veljkovo sokače and part of Ulica oslobođenja were added to the initial list; BVK said additional water tankers would be provided.

Breakdown by publication

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Novosti
Utility notice

Novosti: 24-hour water outage in Rakovica

Citing BVK, Novosti announced a scheduled outage from 08:00 on July 22 to 08:00 on July 23 to connect a new pipeline. The report lists 25 Rakovica streets and says water tankers would be available for essential needs.

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BVK
Official deadline update

BVK: main break extends Rakovica water outage

BVK reported a trunk-main break in Hajduk Veljkova Street on the evening of July 22. It extended the outage in the initially listed streets, added two further sections, and moved expected repairs and supply stabilization to no later than 18:00 on July 23.

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Overall takeaway

The initial day-long schedule did not hold because of a separate trunk-main break: BVK expanded the affected area and moved expected stabilization to the afternoon of July 23, but these sources do not confirm the actual restoration time.

What this means for residents

Deadline status

18:00 on July 23 was BVK's stated latest expectation, not confirmation in that notice that service was actually restored then.

Water tankers

BVK said existing water tankers would be refilled and additional tankers provided for essential needs.