Immediate Drinking Water Ban Imposed in Ráckeve Due to Arsenic Contamination
Health authorities enforce a consumption ban as investigations reveal arsenic levels exceeding safety limits.
Budapest Főváros Kormányhivatala has enacted an immediate ban on drinking water consumption in the Pest county town of Ráckeve.
This action was prompted by findings from recent official inspections, which indicated that arsenic concentrations in the water supply were above safe regulatory thresholds.
According to a statement released by the government office on Thursday, this measure aims to protect public health.
The water utility company, Dabas és Környéke Vízügyi Kft.
(DAKÖV), has been mandated to immediately investigate the causes of the water quality issues and to implement necessary remedial actions.
The service provider is also required to ensure that residents have access to safe drinking water suitable for consumption and cooking and must provide clear communications regarding the water supply.
Additionally, the government office is reviewing the responsibilities of the water provider and will oversee compliance with the imposed regulations.
Should DAKÖV fail to adhere to these obligations, penalties of up to 5 million forints may be imposed.
The ban will remain in effect until both the service provider and the authorities confirm through ongoing testing that the water quality has returned to consistently safe levels.
This assurance is critical for the well-being of the Ráckeve community, which relies on the water supply for its daily needs.
This action was prompted by findings from recent official inspections, which indicated that arsenic concentrations in the water supply were above safe regulatory thresholds.
According to a statement released by the government office on Thursday, this measure aims to protect public health.
The water utility company, Dabas és Környéke Vízügyi Kft.
(DAKÖV), has been mandated to immediately investigate the causes of the water quality issues and to implement necessary remedial actions.
The service provider is also required to ensure that residents have access to safe drinking water suitable for consumption and cooking and must provide clear communications regarding the water supply.
Additionally, the government office is reviewing the responsibilities of the water provider and will oversee compliance with the imposed regulations.
Should DAKÖV fail to adhere to these obligations, penalties of up to 5 million forints may be imposed.
The ban will remain in effect until both the service provider and the authorities confirm through ongoing testing that the water quality has returned to consistently safe levels.
This assurance is critical for the well-being of the Ráckeve community, which relies on the water supply for its daily needs.
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