Modern pump technology strengthens Comrat’s sewage system
Thanks to close cooperation with German partners, two modern sewage pumps were procured for the main pumping station in Comrat in September 2025. The previously installed pumps were over 15 years old, severely worn and only partially functional. For months, the entire sewage system ran on a single pump – a failure could have had serious consequences:
- Failure of the entire sewage system
- Flooding of parts of the urban infrastructure
- High costs for emergency repairs
- Health and environmental risks to the public
The new pumps offer significant advantages:
- Reliable and uninterrupted operation of the sewage station
- Higher energy efficiency and noticeable reduction in operating costs
- Longer service life and lower maintenance costs
- Improved service quality for the residents of Comrat
The installation of the equipment has already been planned and represents an important step towards modernising the municipal infrastructure.
The management and employees of Su Canal Comrat would like to express their sincere thanks to their German partners for their technical and organisational support. The pumps received will make an important contribution to modernising the municipal infrastructure and will help to improve the environmental situation and the quality of life of the city’s population.
LWG field visit – knowledge transfer and exchange of practical experience in Comrat
From 20 to 23 October, a team of LWG experts paid a working visit to Comrat lasting several days. The aim of the visit was to exchange practical experience on modern network diagnostics and to work together on current technical challenges.
Day 1: Installation of noise loggers
Together with colleagues from Comrat, noise loggers were installed at three critical sections of the network to locate possible leaks. This modern measurement technology enables early detection of damage in the water network.
Day 2: Intensive training on leak detection and network diagnostics
The focus was on theoretical and practical exercises for systematically detecting pipe breaks. The teams worked intensively with:
- Noise loggers
- Floor and contact microphones
- Methods for pinpointing damage
Day 3: Repairs and replacements for wastewater technology
Of the three network sections examined, two showed actual water losses – clear evidence of the effectiveness of the technologies used. Su Canal Comrat specialists carried out the repairs directly on site.
The teams then visited the central wastewater pumping station to prepare for the installation of the new pumps delivered in September and to exchange experiences regarding their operation.
Another focus of this visit was the topic of energy strategies and renewable energies. LWG presented successful examples from Germany, where photovoltaic systems on pumping stations and sewage treatment plants significantly reduce energy costs. The possible launch of a similar pilot project in Comrat was discussed jointly.
Equipment for greater safety and efficiency
The LWG colleagues also handed over the newly purchased modern equipment to the team in Comrat, including tool kits and protective clothing for electricians, masks and filters for the chlorine gas system, work clothes and safety shoes, and operating equipment for employees of the water and wastewater facilities.
Finally, concrete measures for continuing the partnership were agreed upon, including further technical support, training and the possible development of joint pilot projects.
The project is 100% funded by the Utility platform for strengthening partnerships of municipal utilities worldwide – on behalf of the BMZ, implemented by GIZ in cooperation with VKU and GWP.
