The fake 'Prime Minister of the DPR' Andriy Chertkov proposes using mine waters as a source of water supply. However, the vice president of the 'Ukrvodokanalgeologiya' association, Andriy Nikitin, emphasizes that this initiative has many drawbacks.
'Mine waters are a finite resource. They can quickly run out. Furthermore, these waters contain many harmful impurities that are very difficult to remove without expensive reverse osmosis systems,' Nikitin explained.
Even if it is possible to supply such water to the network, it will only be suitable for technical needs. The lack of clean drinking water may lead to population migration from the region.
'The financial aspect is also very important. Even the existing water tariff in the occupied territories is far from the cost price, and the system is subsidized. Building modern purification stations will require millions of dollars and access to European technologies, which Russia lacks due to sanctions,' added Nikitin.
Lack of Water in the Occupied Territories of Donbas
In the temporarily occupied territories of Donbas, there is a catastrophic shortage of water. Reservoirs have dried up, and main channels have become front lines. Officially, the occupying authorities provide only a quarter of pre-war water volumes, and these resources are lost due to worn-out networks.
Residents receive only a few hours of water per day, and some even just on Sundays. Often, water does not reach the end consumers. This situation becomes even more complicated due to the upcoming heating season when significant water reserves are needed.
The initiative to use mine waters as a source of water supply in the occupied territories of Donbas may lead to serious problems. The lack of clean drinking water and the difficulty of purifying mine waters may worsen the situation for residents and provoke migration from the region. Moreover, the financial costs of building modern purification stations will be significant, and access to European technologies is complicated due to sanctions.