In the Chernihiv Region, the Seim River and the Desna River have suffered serious pollution caused by waters from the Kursk Region of Russia, where hostilities continue. This was announced by First Deputy Minister of Environmental Protection Krasnolutskyi.
On August 26, the Seim River turned black, and the mass death of fish confirmed the extent of the pollution. Water from the Seim River has already reached Desna, and the polluted waters are expected to reach Kyiv on September 10-12.
The water intakes of the capital and Brovary recorded a slight excess of chemical oxygen consumption and an increased content of iron and manganese. However, according to Deputy Minister of Environment Kramarenko, biogenic and chemical indicators of pollution remain within normal limits, and there are currently no risks to public health.
