The Chisinau City Hall announced this, providing further details on the implementation of energy and water conservation measures in accordance with the government's latest decisions. Specifically, decorative lighting on buildings managed by the Chisinau City Hall and its agencies will be turned off, except for certain low-energy decorative elements connected to the street lighting system. However, there are no plans to turn off lighting in public areas—such as streets, parks, and residential courtyards—as it is necessary for residents' safety. The City Hall noted that approximately 1 million people live in the capital and that public spaces cannot be left without lighting. Centralized watering of green spaces in the capital will be shifted to nighttime hours, except for Mircea cel Bătrân Alley, Dacia Boulevard, and the Cathedral Square, where the current schedule cannot be changed. Water from pumps at rescue stations on the city's lakes will be used for manual watering. City fountains will continue to operate, as they are refilled once a month. According to city officials, they were filled at the beginning of the week and will not require additional water for the coming month. Technical water from the Chisinau mine and city lakes—not water from the Dniester—is used to wash streets, sidewalks, and park paths; in any case, water must be pumped out of the mine daily to prevent flooding. The Chisinau City Hall also urged residents to exercise caution due to possible power outages at certain times, including on the streets, in parks, on public transportation, and while driving. // 05.08.2026 - InfoMarket.