The comprehensive measures to eliminate the consequences of the pollution of Kirilivske Lake are ongoing.
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In Kyiv, the remediation efforts for the pollution of Kirilivske Lake, caused by a Russian shelling on July 2, are continuing. Over three weeks of comprehensive actions, the volume of petroleum products in the reservoir has been reduced from an estimated 350 cubic meters to approximately 30 cubic meters – a reduction of more than 12 times. This was reported by the Deputy Head of the Kyiv City State Administration, Valentyn Mondriivskyi.
“Thanks to the joint efforts of city services and rescuers, significant results have been achieved – the pollution level 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 site from the very first days. However, the work is not yet complete. Our objective is to fully address the pollution, continuously monitor the state of the water body, and do everything necessary for its recovery,” stated Valentyn Mondriivskyi.
The State Emergency Service of Ukraine units in Kyiv have concluded their phase of emergency rescue operations at the reservoir. Rescuers worked around the clock to contain the pollution and pump out the main volume of the oil-water emulsion. The Department for Environmental Protection and Climate Change Adaptation, as well as the Communal Enterprise “Pleso,” express their gratitude to the rescuers for their prompt and professional work, which significantly reduced the extent of contamination and prevented its further spread.
Following the completion of the emergency rescue phase, the Communal Enterprise “Pleso” is continuing its work on cleaning the reservoir, monitoring its ecological condition, and removing residual pollution.
This week, specialists from “Pleso,” in collaboration with representatives of the State Ecological Inspectorate of the Capital District, conducted a comprehensive inspection of the lake and its shoreline. Samples of water and soil were collected for further laboratory analysis.
The documentation of the facts and circumstances of the petroleum products entering the water body is ongoing. This data is essential for accurately determining the scale of harm inflicted upon the ecosystem and calculating the damages.
“We are currently paying special attention to the Syretsky Stream area. Contaminated vegetation is being mowed along its banks. Subsequently, sorbents will be reapplied to the cleared sections to bind any remaining petroleum products in the soil. The polluted reeds, cut by a specialized amphibious machine, Mobitrac, are being collected into special big bags for subsequent disposal. Currently, 45 cubic meters of contaminated organic waste have been collected and prepared for disposal,” added the Head of KP “Pleso,” Andriy Vahin.
The enterprise also continues to conduct weekly measurements of the thickness of the petroleum product film on the lake’s surface. This allows for tracking the progress of pollution reduction and evaluating the effectiveness of the implemented measures.
The comprehensive efforts to mitigate the consequences of Kirilivske Lake’s pollution are ongoing. KP “Pleso” continues its weekly monitoring of the water body’s condition and adjacent areas, and the results of the undertaken actions along with subsequent steps will be communicated further.
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