Otwock and Karchev, 2 towns in Mazowieckie Voivodeship, from Wednesday, April 2, 2025They are facing a major water crisis. Water main failure caused water pollution, making it unfit for drinking and sanitary purposes, even after cooking.
Problem scale: 60 000 people without water
Mazowiecka voivodeMariusz Frankowski reported that About 60,000 inhabitants Otwocka and Karczev were deprived of access to drinking water. In Otwock no water remains over 80% of the city, whereas in Karczev the problem concerns about 10,000 people.
Causes of failure: historical failure of the treatment station
President OtwockaJarosław Margielski described the event as "most serious failure in decades". It's happened. double power bus failure close 50-year water treatment stationwhat caused sludge separation and contamination of filters.
Waiting time to reconstruct drinking water
Voivode reported that cleaning of filters may last from 48 to 72 hours, a complete restoration of water quality for food purposes can take even five to six days.
In consequence to the crisis, local authorities organised drinking water distribution pointsof which barrels and distribution of bottled water. Territorial Defence Army supported the action by providing drinking water and helping to distribute.
Resident recommendations: avoid utilizing tap water
Government safety Centre (RCB) released alert, recommending residents of Otwock and Karczev to did not usage water from the water supply for food and sanitary purposes, even after boiling.
Student parents were asked to not sending children to schoolsto guarantee their safety and comfort. Hospital in Otwock received support in the form of water supply and disinfection fluids for patients and staff.
Otwock territory Attorney’s Office has taken action towards crimes of danger to the life or wellness of many people In connection with the malfunction. The situation is monitored on an ongoing basis, with local authorities and services doing everything possible to reconstruct average surviving conditions to residents as shortly as possible.
Water supply failure In Otwock and Karczew, it is simply a major challenge for local authorities and residents. Joint actions, support to services and Social solidarity are crucial in overcoming the crisis and restoring access to clean and safe water.
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Water returns to Otwock and Karczev. president announces repairs to the water supply network
