Manganese is still high in drinking water, that's how long it can last
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High values of Manganese in the water of Badoc Lake continue to be present.
As such, the water is still not recommended to be used for drinking, especially for the most sensitive groups such as children 0-5 years old, the elderly and those with illnesses. While the water of Lake Badoc can be used for washing dishes and clothes.
Despite the fact that water continues to be distributed by trucks in the neighborhoods of Pristina, citizens have expressed that the quality of drinking water should be regulated and that the supply be regular. On the contrary, if the situation will last, the citizens have also warned of protests.
Doctor from the National Institute of Public Health of Kosovo, (IKSHPK) Burbuqe Nushi tells KosovaPress that every day the values of manganese continue to rise.
Nushi has warned that if there will be no rain, then this situation with drinking water is expected to continue for the next two weeks.
KRU spokeswomanPrishtina", Arjeta Mjeku has told about the measures taken by this company to overcome the situation with drinking water, after the appearance of high Manganese values in Lake Badoc.
Citizens are being supplied with water from trucks to use only in the kitchen, while for consumption they buy it in markets.
Ilir Fetahaj from the neighborhood "Bregu i Diellit", in Pristina, says that if the difficult situation with the supply of drinking water will continue, then the citizens should go out in protest.
Another citizen Ibrahim Asllani says that usually when they are in such situations they are forced to buy water for drinking.
The water supply from the trucks is done in the neighborhoods "Badoci i ri", "Graçanica", "Hajvalia", "Veterniku", "Lagjja e Spitalit", "Rruga B", "Bregu i Diellit" and "Muharrem Fejza".
Manganese is a mineral that can cause serious health problems if its amount in water is greater than 0.05 milligrams per liter, as it can add a different color, smell and taste to water.
Some of the potential effects of using water with high manganese content are problems in the digestive system, impact on the nervous system, damage to the health of children and heart problems.
