Environmental expert calms citizens, Makolli: Mangani in Badovci water poses no health hazard at reported levels

After reporting that the water of Badovci Lake has passed the allowed mangani values under new European standards, environmental expert Sami Makolli has clarified that the situation should not cause panic, as the level of the reported mangani poses no serious risk to citizens' health.

Makolli stressed that mangani is not a new problem for Kosovo and that for decades water has been consumed without such concerns. He recalled that with the final administrative directive, the acceptable border is set at 0.05 mg/L, which, according to him, is an aesthetic and not toxicistic standard.

He explained that mangane is a necessary element for the human body, which is taken mainly through food such as cereals, fruits, nuts, and teas, where an average person consumes about 3 mg per day. A glass of water containing 0.08 mg/L, according to him, contains only 0.02 mg mangan, much less compared to the amount received through food.

Makolli also gave some practical recommendations for citizens: “Using water for washing and cleaning is safe; Water can be consumed without fear, except cases of infants who require special care; Institutions must provide professional and precise clarifications so that needless panic can be avoided in citizens”.

According to him, fair transparency and communication are the key to maintaining peace and ensuring public confidence in managing such situations.

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