Tap water in Mykolaiv almost brought to drinking level

The quality of tap water in Mykolaiv almost meets the standards: deviations from drinking water standards were recorded for only one indicator. Experts continue to monitor the situation, noting that the water in the city's networks meets all other criteria.

This was reported by Mykolaiv Mayor Oleksandr Senkevych.

Despite the positive dynamics, residents are advised to use this water as technical water until all parameters are fully stabilized. The mayor noted that all other parameters have already been stabilized. Vasyl Telpis, Technical Director of Mykolaivvodokanal. Vasyl Telpis confirmed this data, noting that the deviation in oxidation is minimal and within the permissible limits.

The problem is expected to be fully resolved in the spring: the construction of the new treatment facilities is on schedule, and the facility is scheduled to be launched in March. At the same time, the city reminds that new tariffs for water supply and sewerage for businesses (legal entities and individual entrepreneurs) have already come into effect on January 1.

Mykolaiv city authorities have planned to extend the program of reimbursement for the repair of in-building networks until 2026. They decided to allocate over UAH 116 million for this purpose.

The Mykolaiv City Council has decided to update the Program for reimbursement of costs for the restoration of intra-building water supply, sewage and heat supply networks for co-owners of apartment buildings. The program, which was in effect for 2023-2025, is to be extended in 2026.

The decision of the city council provides for an increase in funding - a total of UAH 116.4 million for 2023-2026, of which half is from the city budget and the other half from additional sources. Funding is distributed by year: UAH 20 million in 2023, UAH 26 million in 2024, UAH 32 million in 2025, and UAH 38.4 million is planned for 2026.

Катерина Глушко