The Municipality of Kamza is located in the Greater Tirana Region and includes the town of Kamza, five villages and two unplanned settlements. The population of the Municipality's urban and peri-urban areas has grown very rapidly in the past, as a consequence of increased migration from other parts of the country. As a result, the provision of water supply and wastewater services has fallen considerably behind the levels needed for a rapidly growing population.
The water and sanitation infrastructure in Kamza serviced only 30% of the population and only 18% were connected to a sewerage system. Around 80% of the sewage waste was discharged into the Tirana River, which joins the Ishem River and then onto the sea, adding to the pollution of coastal areas.
Investments in the Kamza water and sanitation systems have ensured a reliable water supply and safe drinking water for this suburb and enabled the utilities to set tariffs that cover their operational costs while also being socially affordable. The objective was to improve public health, contribute to meeting Albania's future needs for compliance with EU and national environmental legislation, and safeguard potable water resources and environmental quality for areas downstream of the River Tirana.
WBIF has financed the preparation of a Feasibility Study for water supply and wastewater collection and treatment facilities in Kamza in the amount of €450,000.
