The Strategy proposes new visions for the development of the water supply and sanitization and uses terms such as: (a) water supply and sanitation plan – a long-term investment document water supply and sanitation infrastructure development planning, designed for specific region, district or locality (municipality, city, village, district) in such a way that it accurately takes into account existing systems and availability and limitations, related to local water sources, and the provisions of current legislation; (b) sanitation - a number of public services and measures to ensure safety with sanitary-epidemiological, hygienic and environmental points of view: collection, transportation and treatment of household, fecal (containing human excretion) and storm water; and removal and treatment of sludge from toilets, septic tanks and public sewage treatment plants facilities to reduce chemical contamination, the spread of microbes and maintaining a healthy and sustainable environment; and (c) feasibility study – a document on the basis of which a project documentation, including the provision of information about multidimensional impact of the project, as well as economic viability and financial sustainability of capital investments for the project is developed. The implementation of the Strategy will be supported by the management information system in the field of water supply and sanitation, which includes a data quality control system, since any system becomes useless if itis based on outdated, inaccurate or invalid data. The main goal of the Strategy is to gradually provide access to safe water and proper sanitation for all settlements and the population of the Republic of Moldova, that will contribute to improved health, dignity and quality of life and economic development of the country. The values promoted by the Strategy include recognition of access to water as a human right and the strong belief that a well-developed water supply infrastructure and sanitation is a necessary prerequisite for sustainable socio-economic development and that investment in the field of water supply and sanitation in terms of return surpasses any others, if we consider them through the prism of the benefits of the population, and the state as a whole. The Strategy sets forth the following specific objectives: (a) improving the management of public water supply and sanitation services; (b) planning and development of public water supply and sewerage systems with a view of expanding public access to high-quality services; and (c) harmonization of national legislation in the field of water supply and sanitation in accordance with community standards and international obligations. The implementation of the Strategy involves a qualitative leap in management and coordination of water supply and sanitation sector, which is crucial for attracting investments.
جمهوريّة مولدوفا · 2014-03-20