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15% of drinking water do not meet sanitary norms in Ukraine

15% of drinking water do not meet sanitary norms in Ukraine
Deputy minister of regional development, construction and housing and communal services of Ukraine Oleksandr Alipov reports that 15% of drinking water in Ukraine do not meet sanitary norms, ForUm correspondent reports.

"15% of drinking water do not meet the country's standards, 14.7% to be exact. The rest of the water is ok and people can use it," he said.

The deputy minister also announced active realization of the state program "Drinking water of Ukraine".
"For the last two years the program has taken its first steps. It's only the beginning and the problem is not solved. We need to work further to provide every settlement with high-quality water," Alipov summed up.