St. Petersburg will tighten control over the quality of tap water

In St. Petersburg, they will tighten control over the quality of drinking and hot water. The relevant bill was supported in the first reading by the city parliament. 78.ru on Wednesday, January 21st.

According to the initiative, if the water quality does not meet the standards during the year, the supervisory authorities will oblige to inform not only the water supply company, but also local authorities.

Information about water problems should also be shared with regional authorities responsible for investment programs to improve water supply systems.

Earlier, Izvestia wrote that the daily use of tap water without additional purification poses a serious health hazard. It may contain harmful chemical compounds, microorganisms, and heavy metals.

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