1. Romanian Water Association Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development Conference: “The challenges in the Romanian water sector within the European context” The challenges in the Romanian water sector within the European context Vasile CIOMOS – Romanian Water Association President

2. Romanian Water Association Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development Conference: “The challenges in the Romanian water sector within the European context” Services coverage No significant changes since 2000: Water coverage remain stable at the range of 85% Wastewater coverage 70-71%

3. Romanian Water Association Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development Conference: “The challenges in the Romanian water sector within the European context” Average revenue Dramatic movement to cost recovery

4. Romanian Water Association Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development Conference: “The challenges in the Romanian water sector within the European context” Average revenue Still substantially lower than in other new EU members

5. Romanian Water Association Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development Conference: “The challenges in the Romanian water sector within the European context” Cost recovery Stable at the level of 1.15 This 15% profit margin is not enough for own investment programs) Collection improved to almost 100%

6. Romanian Water Association Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development Conference: “The challenges in the Romanian water sector within the European context” Conclusions Services growth is behind the speed of urbanization Coverage with wastewater services is rapidly improving but still is among the lowest in Europe Utilities are working hard to keep ends due to substantial reduction in consumption Reduction of unaccounted losses and rate of accidents only in few utilities Recent economic boom helped to raise tariffs, but tariffs are still low Limited investment from own resources

7. Romanian Water Association Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development Conference: “The challenges in the Romanian water sector within the European context” Thank you! For more information about Romania Water Association you can contact us : Phone 004.021 316 27 87 Fax 004.021 316 27 88 e-mail secretariat@ara.ro web site www.ara.ro