As reported on August 15 by the Mariupol City Council, in occupied Mariupol the only reservoir that serves as the city’s water supply source has almost completely dried up. Residents of the city posted corresponding photos on social media.
“A large part of the reservoir has simply ‘dried up’. Very little water remains. Even the occupiers admit that, in addition to a water shortage, the city faces the loss of fish and aquatic ecosystems, as well as an increased risk of infectious outbreaks. The approximate output of the reservoir is 35,000 cubic meters per day. But the city needs to supply 150,000 cubic meters. Rapid shallowing could lead to the city being left without water at all”, - the statement says.
It is recalled that before the occupation, Mariupol drew water from two sources — a canal from the Siverskyi Donets and the backup Starokrymske reservoir. During the russian invasion, the occupiers destroyed the canal. Mariupol switched entirely to backup water supply from the reservoir.
“In Ukrainian Mariupol, the issue of quality water supply for the city was to be resolved thanks to a large-scale investment project to modernize the water supply and drainage system. The project included the construction of a filtration station and was implemented with the support of the French government. The new drinking water station was to be commissioned as early as 2023–2024...”, - the Mariupol City Council notes.
