His scale EODY together with DEWA technicians Riga Feraiu are at the point of the tank that supplies the network, to take water samples, for laboratory control.

An inspection is also being carried out at the 3 water supply wells of the two villages of Rizomylos and Stefanovikiou, where dozens of cases of gastroenteritis were detected last Friday.

According to the first results of the laboratory control of the water samples, there is a microbiological burden in samples from the regional network and the reservoir.

In particular, in addition to microbial indicators of fecal contamination found in several sampling points, additional Salmonella spp. in the tank and in two additional samples of the regional network. Laboratory testing of water samples and identification of pathogens will continue in the coming days.

After the controls of EODY, consumption of the water by humans and animals has been prohibited. Municipal water carriers and crews distribute water to residents for their daily needs. A special crew will clean the tank as well as the water supply network, so that it can be used again by the residents.

EODY recommends the continuation of non-use of drinking water for human consumption and the strict observance of personal hygiene measures, to avoid the secondary transmission of the disease. Water is recommended to be used only for toilet use and not for washing food, food preparation or personal cleaning. If it has to be used, it should be boiled at 100 degrees for at least 3 minutes.