In Kyiv, residents of several areas complain about strange water
Quick Look
- Residents of the Obolonsky, Goloseevsky and Darnitsky districts of Kyiv report strange water from their taps: blue and brown in color, sometimes with bubbles.
- Previously, almost 70% of the city was left without water supply due to damaged power lines, which led to a decrease in pressure in the system.
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Why It Matters
Previously, almost 70% of Kyiv was left without water supply due to damage to power lines, which led to a decrease in pressure in the system and possible water contamination.
Residents of Obolonsky, Goloseevsky and Darnytsky districts of Kyiv complain about strange water.
Faucets come out with blue and brown water, and sometimes the liquid bubbles.
MOSCOW, October 12 - RIA Novosti. Residents of the Obolonsky, Goloseevsky and Darnitsky districts of Kyiv are complaining about strange water flowing from their taps, reports the Ukrainian agency UNIAN.
“Water has indeed appeared in the taps of Kiev residents. However, so far it looks very peculiar. People are complaining about problems in the Obolonsky, Goloseevsky and Darnitsky districts,” says a message published on the UNIAN Telegram channel.
Videos attached to the post show blue and brown water flowing from the taps. There is also footage of liquid bubbling.
Earlier, the director of the Ukrvodokanalekologiya association, Alexander Shkin, said in an interview with the Ukrainian portal Novosti.live that water supply schedules could be introduced in Ukraine during long power outages.
On Sunday, the Ukrainian publication Strana.ua reported that almost 70% of Kyiv was left without water supply due to damaged power lines. Also on Sunday, the Ukrainian TV channel “Channel 5” reported that there were water and electricity outages in some areas of Kyiv. The mayor of Kyiv, Vitaliy Klitschko, reported on his Telegram channel that due to damage to a high-voltage power line, the water pressure in the system has been reduced.
Open Questions
- What is the reason for the change in water color?
- Is this water dangerous for consumption?
- When will normal water supply be restored?
- Are measures being taken to purify the water?
