The drinking water supply in the village of Siviri, in the Municipality of Kassandra on the Halkidiki peninsula in northern Greece, has been declared temporarily unsafe for human consumption after microbiological contaminants were detected during routine testing.
According to an announcement by the Municipality of Kassandra, microbiological analysis of a drinking water sample from the local distribution network identified microorganisms that, according to the regional public health authority, pose a potential risk to public health.
Following instructions from the Halkidiki Regional Public Health and Social Welfare Directorate, municipal authorities have begun the required response measures. These include disinfecting the water network through chlorination, carrying out repeat water sampling and laboratory testing, and investigating the source of the contamination.
Until the work is completed and new test results confirm that the water is safe, residents have been advised not to use tap water for drinking, cooking, or brushing their teeth.
As a precaution, authorities recommend using either bottled water or water that has been thoroughly boiled.
