The Importance of Having Drinking Water Supply
The municipal enterprise «Kharkivvodokanal» recommends residents of Kharkiv to always have a sufficient supply of drinking water for primary needs in case of possible emergencies. This is due to the risks of temporary disruptions in water supply due to enemy shelling of critical infrastructure.
Efforts to Restore Water Supply
The enterprise noted that enemy attacks cause great damage to the city’s water supply and sanitation system, which may lead to temporary stops in water supply in full. «We are making every effort to restore water supply in emergency situations, using all available resources, including alternative sources of water,» the enterprise reported.
Storing Drinking Water Strategically
Experts recommend storing small strategic reserves of drinking water in several separate containers in a cool and dark place. Due to the shelling carried out by Russia since March 22 and over the past few weeks, some areas of the city experienced problems with water supply, or water was supplied with reduced pressure due to strikes on energy facilities in Kharkiv and the region.
