MOSTAR: ANALYSIS SHOW SATISFACTORY WATER QUALITY FROM CITY WATER SUPPLY

MOSTAR, OCTOBER 3 (ONASA) – The Novi Val Youth Club presented the results of a comprehensive survey of water quality in the territory of the City of Mostar.
This significant research presented key information on the microbiological and physicochemical quality of drinking water, as well as the presence of heavy metals, establishing a deeper picture of the state of water resources.
The interpretation and analysis of the results carried out by Professor Lejla Riđanović, a prominent expert in ecology and environmental protection, showed satisfactory water quality at the microbiological and physical-chemical level, as well as a thorough investigation of the presence of heavy metals.
Professor Riđanović expressed her satisfaction with these results: “This research represents an important step in understanding the quality of the water we consume. The high quality of drinking water has a key impact on our health and well-being, and we are pleased that the results indicate the hygienic health of drinking water.”
In accordance with the objectives of the research, the Novi Val Youth Club organized a round table in which representatives of ZZJZ-HNK, CSO, professors from the University of Džemal Bijedić Mostar, a representative of the Agency for the Adriatic Basin and a representative of the Mostar Waterworks took part. The discussion was fruitful, with the aim of deepening the understanding of the research results and making relevant conclusions for future steps.
Water analyzes were carried out at 8 different locations on the territory of the City of Mostar, which were carried out by the Institute for Public Health of the KS.
The results clearly confirm that the water meets the drinking water quality parameters from the Mostar City Waterworks, at 6 locations, while the analysis performed outside the water supply system – the Buna River at the Vrelo and the mouth of the Buna does not meet the hygienic standards of drinking water.
It is important to note once again that there is an exception in the case of Blagaj, where it is technically not recommended to use drinking water at the source of the Buna River Spring as well as its course due to the presence of Escherichia coli, Enterococcus and coliform bacteria, and that this has been known for many years.
This information emphasizes the importance of local knowledge and specifics regarding water quality in different locations within the same area, and citizens are warned not to consume water from the Buna River.
Of special interest in this study were the results of the analysis of heavy metals, aluminum, arsenic, cadmium, nickel, lead and mercury. In all samples, the levels of these metals were far below the limit values according to the current regulations.
These results show the good condition of the water supply system, as well as the correct water treatment, which was emphasized by Professor Lejla Riđanović
Overall, such research is of key importance for the health and well-being of the population, as it enables the monitoring and assessment of the quality of drinking water and the identification of the necessary measures for the protection of water resources.
The Novi Val Youth Club expresses its gratitude to all participants and partners who supported this research and contributed to its success.
Eco HUB Blagaj, which is coordinated by the Youth Club Novi Val Blagaj, was launched as part of the project “Think about nature!” implemented by the Center for the Promotion of Civil Society, and financially supported by Sweden.