Uzbekistan water and sewage debt reaches 542.6 bn soums as of October 1, 2026

Total unpaid debts of residents and businesses for drinking water and sewage services in Uzbekistan reached 542.6 billion soums as of October 1, 2026. The figure was announced on October 30 at a press conference in Tashkent by officials of the joint-stock company Uzsuvtaminot.

Of the total, 430.7 billion soums is owed by citizens and 111.8 billion soums by legal entities. By region, the largest debt was recorded in Tashkent city at 92.9 billion soums, followed by Andijan region at 74.1 billion, Tashkent region at 61.6 billion and Fergana region at 57 billion soums.

So far in 2026, 167,783 applications were filed with notary offices and courts to recover debts. As a result, 114,305 writs of execution and court orders were issued, and 110,563 documents were sent to the Bureau of Enforcement. Under current rules, payments must be made in full by the 10th day of each month. Consumers who do not pay on time are first warned in writing, and if the debt remains unpaid, service restrictions and recovery measures follow.