Water — latest ecology news
In the west of the country, water levels are already below historical records in some places
The law, which was passed to avoid duplication, allocates responsibilities between the Cabinet of Ministers and the NEURC
A separate issue is the drainage of marshes and floodplains, which is taking place due to the rapid urbanisation of Lviv and Uzhhorod
Some water users have had their quotas cut by a factor of ten
Cities need to adapt to the new circumstances, in particular by building rainwater storage facilities
The hydrological warning is at the highest danger level – brown
Experts are continuing to remove contaminated vegetation from the riverbanks
In Ukraine, water bodies are drying up, and traditional agricultural regions are losing their potential
People are being urged to stay away from bodies of water. A drinking water delivery service has been organised
Ukraine’s water flow could fall by a further 25% or even more
Council workers are removing contaminated plants and treating the areas with sorbent
This is already posing a threat to the energy sector, logistics and the preservation of ecosystems