Authorities in the Municipality of Kassandra on Greece's Halkidiki peninsula have temporarily banned the use of tap water for drinking in the resort village of Siviri after laboratory tests detected microbiological contamination that could pose a risk to public health.
The problem was identified during routine microbiological testing of a drinking water sample taken from the local water supply network. Following a warning from the Regional Directorate of Public Health and Social Care of the Halkidiki region, municipal authorities introduced precautionary measures while further investigations are carried out.
Officials have declared the tap water temporarily unsuitable for human consumption until additional testing confirms it is safe. Residents and tourists have been instructed not to use the water for drinking, preparing food, or brushing their teeth.
Authorities are now carrying out a full disinfection of the water supply system through chlorination, followed by new water sampling and laboratory analyses. At the same time, an investigation has been launched to determine the source of the microbiological contamination.
As a precaution, the municipality recommends using bottled water or water that has been boiled for an adequate period before consumption.
