In Estonia, it has been reported that there are approximately 17,000 households that have not utilized the opportunity to connect to the communal water and sewage systems. This presents a significant issue as the Environmental Investment Centre provides support for the upgrading and construction of communal water supply and sewage services, aiming to enhance public health and environmental conditions.

Although many of these households have a connection point available at the property boundary, for various reasons, residents have opted not to connect to the system. Factors contributing to this decision could include the perceived costs of connecting, a lack of awareness regarding the benefits, or possible inconveniences associated with the transition to a communal system.

This situation potentially impacts both the quality of life in these households and the community as a whole by maintaining reliance on alternative, possibly less sanitary methods of waste disposal and water sourcing. The government and associated agencies may need to implement more robust outreach and assistance programs to encourage greater connection to these vital resources.