Analyses Confirm That Kumanovo’s Water Is Safe to Drink

The results of checks conducted so far by the Public Health Center, the laboratory of the Kumanovo Filtration Station and the Institute of Public Health show that water from Kumanovo’s water supply system is safe to drink. This was announced by Toni Jonçevski, head of the Kumanovo Filtration Station.

According to him, water quality in Kumanovo is monitored at 11 measuring points, including the Filtration Station. In addition to regular checks, more extensive periodic analyses are also carried out every three months.

“Water in Kumanovo is tested at 11 measuring points, including the Filtration Station, while expanded periodic analyses are also conducted every three months. Based on the results obtained so far, water from Kumanovo’s water supply system is safe for use. Samples are also analyzed by the Public Health Center, our laboratory and the Institute of Public Health. All analyses so far show that the water is safe to drink,” Jovçevski said.

Jovçevski also explained the function of residual chlorine, which is added to the water after the purification process is completed. This chlorine serves as an additional safety measure within the supply network.

“Residual chlorine is the chlorine added to water after purification and is, in fact, the protector of drinking water. In other words, it provides protection against possible secondary contamination and destroys microorganisms that may be present in the water,” Jovçevski said.

As for water supply during the high summer temperatures, no major breakdowns or interruptions have been recorded so far. The reservoirs have been full this year, while “Water Economy” regularly provides additional quantities through the bypass. Supplies from “Mitev Most” and “Bedinje” are also being used.

“Considering that the reservoirs were full this year, ‘Water Economy’ regularly releases additional quantities of water through the bypass, while supplies from ‘Mitev Most’ and ‘Bedinje’ are also being used. So far, we have not observed any major interruption in the water supply,” Jovçevski said.

Despite the stable supply, in the evening and especially during periods when demand increases, the higher parts of Kumanovo may experience a drop in pressure. Jovçevski attributes this situation to irrational use in the lower parts of the city, where large quantities of water are drawn, consequently weakening pressure in the higher areas.

“Water Economy” calls on citizens to use water from the network carefully and rationally, especially during periods of increased consumption. This would help maintain stable pressure and ensure an uninterrupted supply for all users.