Leaking water from taps in Vitebsk region is causing concern among residents, who voice complaints about poor water quality.
In the small town of Gorodok, located in the Vitebsk region of Belarus, resident Marina has been grappling with poor water quality for several years. Her complaints to local services have gone unheeded, as she and her family continue to face issues with the quality of their tap water.
Marina resides on Gagarin Street, where the water from both her cold and hot taps remains problematic. The water from the cold tap is slightly improved but still appears gray, while the water from the hot tap is the colour of coffee. The plumbing in her apartment breaks down frequently due to the poor quality of the water, and filters constantly clog up.
Cooking with the water in Marina's apartment is considered impossible and potentially dangerous, and the family is unable to take a normal shower. The water in her toilet is murky, and the issue has been a source of great inconvenience for Marina and her family.
Residents of ul. Gagarin in Gorodok have contacted Vitebskoblvodokanal, the local water utility company, regarding the quality of the supplied water. In response, Vitebskoblvodokanal has begun addressing the water issues in the Gagarin Street area and has even reduced cold water supply charges for residents during the period when the water supply issues were being addressed.
The company is currently reconstructing the iron-removal station in Suvorni village, Gorodok district, with plans to flush the central water supply network once the reconstruction is complete. The drinking water quality in the Gagarin Street area is being regularly monitored, and the water quality is being improved through the reconstruction of the iron-removal station.
However, despite these efforts, the problem with the poor quality of Marina's tap water persists. It temporarily resolves after contacting communal services, but it recurs. The issue of poor water quality in the affected microdistrict is under control according to Vitebskoblvodokanal, but it remains a concern for residents like Marina.
Without specific, localized data or reports, it is not possible to definitively state the cause of the poor water quality on Gagarin Street. It is hoped that the ongoing efforts of Vitebskoblvodokanal will lead to a lasting solution for Marina and the other residents of Gorodok who are affected by this issue.
Martha, a neighbor on Gagarin Street, is struggling with similar medical-conditions as Marina due to the poor water quality. The coffee-colored water is causing them both health-and-wellness issues, exacerbating their medical-conditions. While Vitebskoblvodokanal is working on the reconstruction of the iron-removal station, scientists are researching potential long-term effects of consuming such contaminated water on human health and wellness.
