According to information disseminated by the National Environment Agency, the water quality of the Black Sea continues to meet established norms. The agency conducted monitoring on July 6 and 10, analyzing 59 parameters in water samples from the region, and all values were found to be within the Ministry’s acceptable range.
The assessment included the examination of various chemical parameters, such as concentrations of 13 heavy metals, total petroleum hydrocarbons, 16 polyaortic hydrocarbons, and other physicochemical factors. To ensure accuracy and credibility, the collected samples were sent to the accredited laboratory of the National Agency for Analytical Environment of Atmospheric Air Water and Analysis.
The concern over water quality in the Black Sea arose after the Kakhovki hydroelectric power station explosion in Ukraine on June 6, followed by subsequent flooding. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declared the incident a global problem, expressing worries about the polluted water flowing into the Black Sea.
Despite these concerns, the recent monitoring results have indicated that the water quality in the Black Sea remains within acceptable limits, offering some reassurance amidst the aftermath of the disaster.
By Mariam Gorkhelashvili
