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Vrelo Bosne spring contaminated with fecal matter; water consumption declared a health risk

Ilidža · started August 24, 2026 at 9:03 PM · last changed 2d ago

Summary

Public health authorities in Sarajevo Canton reported that Vrelo Bosne water contains coliform bacteria and is unsafe to consume following microbiological testing. Contamination is attributed to construction activities in areas that hydrologically affect the spring, including settlements on Bjelašnica, with discussion of insufficient penalties for polluters and need for expanded protected areas.

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Vrelo Bosne zagađeno fekalijama: "Konzumacija ove vode rizična po zdravlje ljudi" Pitka voda decenijama je bila dostupna na izvoru na sarajevskom izletištu Vrelo Bosne. Da

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Total — band povišeno (20–39)

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