Residents visiting Lake Mljet have been advised against recreational use of the body of water due to ongoing concerns regarding its quality. Recent analyses conducted by the Central Institute for Public Health in Veljë have confirmed that the water in the lake remains unsafe for recreational activities, including sprinkling. According to reports from the Water and Sanitation Institution, the water quality has been flagged as unsafe due to the presence of cyanobacteria and associated cyanotoxins.
These findings indicate a potential risk to public health, leading authorities to issue warnings about the safety of the water. Details regarding the current water safety percentage are available through the Municipality of Veljë’s public health institution website. From a sanitary-hygienic perspective, officials from the Central Institute for Public Health and the Water and Sanitation Institute noted several concerning physical indicators.
These observations included the visible proliferation of algae, significant foam formation, and the presence of a large biomass within the lake. The combination of these factors—the detection of harmful cyanobacteria and the visible algal bloom—has prompted the public health authorities to restrict recreational access. Stakeholders are advised to consult the latest official reports concerning the water conditions at the lake to ensure safety guidelines are followed.
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