The number of people poisoned by drinking water in Dagestan has grown to 274

In the Magaramkent district of Dagestan, the number of people who suffered from drinking water has grown to 274. Of these, 270 are minors.

84 patients with intestinal infections have been placed in medical institutions, the rest are being treated on an outpatient basis.

The head of the housing and communal services of the Magaramkent district has been detained in connection with the case of mass poisoning of residents. He is accused of providing poor-quality services.

The Ministry of Construction of Dagestan noted that, following the inspection, violations in the operation of water supply systems were discovered.

“Measures are not being taken to disinfect water in reservoirs, in water supply networks and storage tanks, which could lead to poisoning among the population,” the publication of the official Telegram channel of the ministry says.

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