The Department of Rospotrebnadzor in the Sverdlovsk region continues to monitor the water quality in the region's water bodies. In total, 118 recreational zones in 63 water bodies.

As of June 21, 276 water samples for sanitary and chemical indicators and 306 samples for microbiological indicators. According to the results of the research, it was established that 185 (67%) of samples taken for sanitary and chemical indicators and 42 (14%) of samples for microbiological indicators do not meet the requirements of SanPiN 2. 980-00 "Hygienic requirements for the protection of surface waters".

"We reiterate that in the Sverdlovsk Region there are no organized recreational zones that meet the requirements of sanitary legislation, and the use of surface water bodies for bathing purposes is not safe," the ministry noted..

According to Rospotrebnadzor, recent studies of water samples in Shchuchye Lake in Tavdinsky urban district showed that they correspond to the normative. However, this situation may change.

"According to the study, water in the area of ??the eastern shore of Shartash Lake does not meet the requirements of SanPiN 2. 980-00 "Hygienic requirements for the protection of surface waters" in terms of indicators - the color of the column is 10 cm. , pH, chemical oxygen consumption, "- said in the supervisory agency.