Macedonia de Nord: contaminare bacteriană în apa potabilă, mii de oameni au avut nevoie de îngrijiri • Newsweek România

A severe bacterial contamination in drinking water has led to an epidemic in Gostivar, North Macedonia, affecting thousands. Authorities prohibited tap water use for 32,000 residents after over 3,100 sought medical care. The contamination resulted from diverting wastewater into the drinking supply to increase pressure during high demand. Three company officials are under investigation for environmental violations. Daily distribution of bottled water is ongoing as temperatures rise.