Following reports of wastewater discharge into the water supply pipe at one of the pumping stations in Gostivar, the SDSM party has announced it will conduct comprehensive drinking water inspections across all major cities in Macedonia. The party’s concerns stem from the contamination incident in Gostivar, noting that irregularities have been reported in several other municipal areas. The opposition party cited several instances of compromised water quality when detailing its concerns.
Specific examples highlighted include the detection of arsenic in the water supply of Vlanovo, contamination issues reported at the hospital in Leshko, and bacteriological failures noted in Kruševo’s water system. In response to these findings, SDSM stated its intention to perform inspections on all local water supply systems. The party warned that current data suggested a growing risk of water contamination, particularly affecting rural water supplies.
Furthermore, SDSM announced plans to commission independent advisors to carry out additional analyses of drinking water in Veles and its surrounding areas. The focus of the initiative is ensuring the safety and reliability of the municipal water infrastructure across the cities. By undertaking these broad inspections, the party aims to preempt potential public health crises related to potable water sources.
The repeated nature of these contamination reports underscores a widespread concern regarding the maintenance and safety protocols governing the region’s public water networks.
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