Celje Warns: Water from Three Public Springs Unsafe for Drinking

Residents of Celje, Slovenia, are being advised by the Municipal Municipality to exercise caution with water drawn from three popular public springs. Recent laboratory analyses have revealed that water from the Meškov, Dornov, and Gabrovka springs currently does not meet the required standards for drinking water.

The findings are based on samples collected on August 18. The municipality has been monitoring the water quality at these three sources, which are frequently used by citizens and visitors, since 2018. Sampling and laboratory analyses are conducted four times a year.

Officials attribute the current water quality issues to a prolonged dry spell and low flow rates. As these springs are surface sources, their water quality can change rapidly and become more susceptible to environmental influences during periods of drought. The municipality emphasizes that water from these springs is not treated or continuously monitored like the public water supply system.

Given the detected non-compliance with drinking water standards, the municipality strongly recommends that individuals boil the water from these springs before consumption. They assure the public that the quality of water at all three sources will be regularly monitored, and results will be communicated. Consumption of spring water is at one's own risk.