The comprehensive work to eliminate the consequences of the pollution of Lake Kyrylivske is ongoing.
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In Kyiv, work is underway to eliminate the consequences of the pollution of Lake Kyrylivske, which occurred due to a Russian shelling on July 2. Over three weeks of comprehensive measures, the amount of petroleum products in the reservoir has been reduced from approximately 350 cubic meters to about 30 cubic meters – that is, by more than 12 times. This was reported by the Deputy Head of the KMDA, Valentyn Mondriivskyi.
“Thanks to the joint work of city services and rescuers, a tangible result has been achieved – the volume of pollution in the lake has decreased by more than 12 times. This was made possible by the prompt actions of all services that worked at the scene from the first days. At the same time, the work is not yet completed. Our task is to completely eliminate the consequences of pollution, constantly monitor the state of the reservoir, and do everything necessary for its recovery,” noted Valentyn Mondriivskyi.
The units of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in the city of Kyiv have completed their stage of emergency rescue operations on the reservoir. Rescuers worked around the clock to localize the pollution and pump out the main mass of the oil-water emulsion. The Department of Environmental Protection and Climate Change Adaptation, as well as the Communal Enterprise “Pleso,” thank the rescuers for their prompt and professional work, thanks to which it was possible to significantly reduce the volume of pollution and prevent its further spread.
After the completion of the rescue stage, the Communal Enterprise “Pleso” continues its work on cleaning the reservoir, monitoring its ecological state, and eliminating residual pollution.
This week, specialists from “Pleso,” together with representatives of the State Ecological Inspectorate of the Capital District, comprehensively inspected the lake and its shoreline. Samples of water and soil were taken for further laboratory research.
The documentation of the facts and circumstances of petroleum products entering the reservoir is ongoing. This data is necessary for accurately determining the extent of damage to the ecosystem and calculating losses.
“We are currently paying special attention to the Syretskyi stream area. Polluted vegetation is being mowed along its shoreline. After that, a sorbent will be reapplied to the cleaned areas to bind residual petroleum products in the soil. Polluted reeds, cut by a specialized amphibious machine Mobitrac, are collected in special big-bags for further disposal. Currently, 45 cubic meters of contaminated organic waste have been collected and prepared for disposal,” added the head of the Communal Enterprise “Pleso,” Andriy Vahin.
The enterprise also continues to conduct weekly measurements of the thickness of the oil film on the lake’s surface. This allows tracking the dynamics of pollution reduction and assessing the effectiveness of the measures taken.
Comprehensive work to eliminate the consequences of the pollution of Lake Kyrylivske is ongoing. The Communal Enterprise “Pleso” continues its weekly monitoring of the reservoir’s condition and adjacent territories, and the results of the measures taken and further steps will be reported additionally.
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