Cleaning of the Southern Bug in Vinnitsa started from the place of water intake

In Vinnytsia, dredging operations have begun on the Southern Bug River near the regional water utility intake area.

Experts say there is about one meter of silt in this area. Every hour, the dredger pumps out around 400 cubic meters of slurry — a mixture of water and mud. One-fifth of this mixture consists of silt, which settles on the shore. The remaining water, after purification, is returned back to the river.

The cutter head operates in one place while dirty slurry flows onto the shore. Once clean water begins to flow, the equipment is moved to another location. Overall, this dredger is planned to clean the entire river within the city limits. However, specialists note that this is a long-term process. Design and cost estimation documentation for these works is currently being prepared.

"This is a very large-scale and complex project because it requires bottom research. We will involve our diving service in this process. In addition, an environmental impact assessment must be completed. There are also many questions regarding the use of this silt — it is necessary to determine suitable storage sites," said Volodymyr Nitsenko, Director of the Department of Municipal Services and Urban Improvement of the Vinnytsia City Council.

The очистка of the Southern Bug River is being approached comprehensively. This dredger operates within the city limits, while another dredger purchased by the regional state administration is currently cleaning the tributaries.

The mayor emphasized that improving the quality of drinking water requires painstaking work and the combined efforts of all parties involved.

Source: newsonline24.com.ua