Source of drinking water contamination uncovered in Michalovce
The source of water contamination in the public water supply has been uncovered in Michalovce. The East Slovak Water Company stated that the problem was caused by an unauthorized connection of an external source. It reported this on social media. aktuality.sk ↗
Water utility workers identified the source of contamination in cooperation with district authorities. Further details about the unauthorized connection or its operator have not yet been disclosed. According to the company's information, it was precisely this connection that led to the deterioration of water quality in the public water supply network. STVR (Minúta po minúte) ↗
However, water from the public water supply in the affected locality is still not suitable for drinking or cooking. Residents must therefore continue to observe the restrictions that have been issued until its safety is confirmed again. teraz.sk ↗
The East Slovak Water Company has not yet indicated when the water in the locality will once again be suitable for normal use. Further steps will depend on the results of inspections and measures adopted after the source of contamination was uncovered. Residents of Michalovce should keep an eye on further announcements from the water company and the local government.
Water utility workers identified the source of contamination in cooperation with district authorities. Further details about the unauthorized connection or its operator have not yet been disclosed. According to the company's information, it was precisely this connection that led to the deterioration of water quality in the public water supply network. STVR (Minúta po minúte) ↗
However, water from the public water supply in the affected locality is still not suitable for drinking or cooking. Residents must therefore continue to observe the restrictions that have been issued until its safety is confirmed again. teraz.sk ↗
The East Slovak Water Company has not yet indicated when the water in the locality will once again be suitable for normal use. Further steps will depend on the results of inspections and measures adopted after the source of contamination was uncovered. Residents of Michalovce should keep an eye on further announcements from the water company and the local government.
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Znečistenie vody v Michalovciach spôsobilo neoprávnené pripojenie cudzieho zdroja.
STVR (Minúta po minúte)
| 10:31 20.09.
Michalovce bez pitnej vody: Vodári odhalili čiernu prípojku
pluska.sk
| 09:37 20.09.
V Michalovciach sa podarilo odhaliť zdroj znečistenia pitnej vody
aktuality.sk
| 08:42 20.09.
Znečistenie vody v Michalovciach spôsobilo neoprávnené pripojenie cudzieho zdroja
kosice.zoznam.sk
| 08:30 20.09.
Znečistenie vody v Michalovciach spôsobilo pripojenie cudzieho zdroja
teraz.sk
| 08:21 20.09.
Michalovce sú bez pitnej vody: Vodárenská spoločnosť odhalila, kde nastal problém!
Nový Čas
| 07:26 20.09.
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