The paper’s authors analyze public utilities’ current situation in the Republic of Moldova, while also proving these services are facing significant challenges in terms of functioning.  The paper is mostly focused on water supply, heating, sanitation and sewage services, as well as on street lightning, trees planting, and public transportation services. Several issues can be identified in the management of these services, such as the lack of funding, infrastructure wear and tear, as well as public services users’ lack of satisfaction. As a result, local government authorities must find new solutions to existing problems, such as the establishment of inter-municipal partnerships and public services regionalization.