Water Service Returns to Marhanets and Tomakivka
The Kakhovka dam destruction in June 2023 caused serious water supply problems for many communities in the area, and recovery efforts have been ongoing. Centralized water supply has been restored in Marhanets and the Tomakivka community following the latest emergency, while other communities in the region are now receiving water at their pumping stations. Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi said repair work has been completed and personnel decisions have been made, adding that the government is monitoring the situation in Marhanets closely.
The restoration is happening gradually: city networks in Marhanets are being refilled, and the Tomakivka community has also resumed centralized supply. In other communities across the region, water has already reached pumping stations. The disruption was caused not only by the emergency itself, but also by the delayed and incomplete response of officials responsible for the infrastructure. On the night of June 6, Russian invaders blew up the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant, severely disrupting water supply in the area.
Infrastructure Status and Ongoing Projects
According to Ukrhydroenergo, the Kakhovka plant was completely destroyed and cannot be rebuilt. In 2023, work began on foundations for six pumping stations along the Khortytsia–Tomakivka–Marhanets section, each with four pumps—two primary and two backup—for a total of 24 pumps. In March 2024, the main water pipeline on the Zaporizhzhia–Tomakivka–Marhanets route was completed and prepared for launch.
Koretskyi stressed the need to recognize the dangers facing front-line regions: “Heads of oblasts, cities, and communities, especially in front-line areas, must clearly understand that in addition to accidents, the main threat remains Russian terror against civilian infrastructure.”
Restoring water service in Marhanets and Tomakivka is a key step toward sustaining the population amid severe damage caused by military action. The continued construction of new pumping stations and repair of pipelines show the government’s effort to improve water access in areas affected by terrorist acts. These measures also highlight the need for a strategic approach to rebuilding infrastructure during armed conflict.
As the water supply is gradually restored in Marhanets and Tomakivka, it is essential to understand the challenges that led to this situation. Recent reports highlight the urgency of pipeline repairs in the area, reflecting broader issues in maintaining water infrastructure. For further insights into the government's response and the ongoing efforts to expedite repairs, see our detailed coverage on the acceleration of pipeline repairs in Marhanets.