Pollution of Potami beach waters, Himara Municipality: We have taken samples to determine the cause

2026-06-26 10:46:40Aktualitet SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

Pollution of Potami beach waters, Himara Municipality: We have taken samples to

The coastal waters in Potam, Himara, have been polluted for at least four days.

The Municipality of Himara says they have taken samples to determine the cause

The reaction of the Municipality of Himara

Regarding the claims raised in the media and social networks regarding the presence of polluted waters in the Potami area, the Himara Municipality informs the public that the situation is being followed with full attention and seriousness by all responsible institutions.

For several days, the Himara Municipality, in close cooperation with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sports, the Ministry of Environment, the National Water Supply and Sewerage Agency (AKUK), the National Environment Agency (AKM), the AKUK Task Force, as well as the Task Force for the Management of the 2026 Tourist Season, have been on the ground closely monitoring the situation.

As part of these verifications, samples were taken for analysis by the competent institutions, with the aim of fully identifying the reported phenomenon and determining the necessary measures to restore the situation to normal.

Until the completion of technical analyses and verifications, any information regarding the causes of this phenomenon remains at the level of allegations and there is still no official conclusion from the responsible institutions.

At the same time, we clarify that the Wastewater Treatment Plant serving the city of Himara is fully functional and continues to operate normally, in accordance with the technical parameters and standards set for this category of infrastructure. Based on the monitoring and data available to date, no problems have been identified in the operation of the plant that could be related to the allegations raised.

The Municipality of Himara assures citizens, vacationers and tourism businesses that the situation is being handled with full institutional responsibility and that any necessary measures will be taken immediately after the results of the analyses and recommendations of the responsible technical structures are released.

The Municipality of Himara will continue to inform the public with full transparency on any further developments regarding this issue.

Preserving the quality of marine waters, protecting the environment and ensuring the safety of vacationers remain absolute priorities for the Himara Municipality and the institutions involved in monitoring and managing the 2026 tourist season.


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