Lviv without water: the city has been queuing for four days

Lviv has been without water for four days: residents queue up and fetch water from lakes

In Lviv, the catastrophic situation with water supply - The city has been without water for four days in a row.
Local residents stand in long queues at tanks and springs, as well as forced to collect water from reservoirs and rivers.

Work is hampered by mud

As reported by utilities, Liquidation of the accident at the water supply system is progressing slowly.
Due to a significant leakage, a deep swamp, This prevents vehicles from reaching the damage site.

«We are working around the clock, but it is extremely difficult to get to the pipe. The soil has deoxidised so much that even heavy machinery is stuck,» says Lvivvodokanal.

Residents' reaction

Lviv residents post photos and videos of water queues on social media.
Part of the population uses water from fire hydrants, and others from nearby ponds and springs.

Local authorities ask residents to use stocks economically and refrain from trying to dig access to the pipe yourself.