Over 150 contaminated beaches: The Russian Consumer Protection Agency (Rospotrebnadzor) informed on Friday that over 150 beaches along the Russian southern coast of the Black Sea are still unsuitable for summer rest due to pollution caused by the recent leakage of petroleum products. “Oil stains are still detected off the coast of Anapa, a popular resort in the Krasnodar country” – informs “The Moscow Times”.
Tanker disaster: Contamination occurred as a result Disasters in December last year two Russian tankers. Each unit was to transport over 4,000 tonnes of heating oil. – Currently, 141 beaches in Anapa and 9 beaches in Themiru do not meet the standards regarding pollution, sanitary and hygiene conditions and cannot be used for health and recreational purposes – said Anna Popowa, head of Rospotrebnadzor.
Trips to contaminated areas: As the Moscow Times states, “Despite the pollution The Russian authorities are still organizing spring and summer trips to those affected by contamination for different groups, including for disabled children, which raises concerns about safety. “The portal reminds that in January in Anapa A 17-year-old voluntary student was killed“which was to be exposed to toxic fumes when removing the effects of leakage.” “If oil It will be moved ashore, cause contamination of the shoreline, which will be extremely difficult to clean, “Greenpeace alerted last year.
Crimea. It was optimistic: On Friday, the head of the Russian consumer protection agency had optimistic news on Friday situation in Crimea and his port city of Sevastopol. – Over 6,000 tested samples did not show any violations of hygiene norms – she said.
A blow to tourism. Huge losses: Leakage and slow work on removing its effects have already caused A rapid decline in tourist traffic in the Anapa region. Its inhabitants live primarily from “seasonal guests”. Last month, Russian services reported that the oil leakage caused environmental damage estimated at 84.9 billion rubles, i.e. approx. $ 1 billion – says “The Moscow Times”.
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Source: “The Moscow Times”