Temporary Turbidity: İSKİ Reports Problem Due To Operational Work At Ömerli Treatment Plant; “No Health Risk”
ISTANBUL, Turkey – A noticeable turbidity and muddy appearance in the water flowing from taps in some districts of Istanbul caused brief panic among citizens. Following public concern, the Istanbul Water and Sewerage Administration (İSKİ), an affiliate of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB), released an official statement on the issue.
📝 İSKİ’s Emphasis On Operational Work
The statement from İSKİ clarified that the source of the problem was not a technical failure but rather necessary operational work being conducted.
- Source of the Issue: The statement read: “Due to operational work carried out on the transmission lines between the Ömerli Drinking Water Treatment Plant and the Çamlıca Depot, a temporary period of turbidity has been observed in the water color of subscribers supplied by these lines.”
- Affected Area: The statement clarified that the affected area included subscribers receiving water directly from the main transmission lines between the Ömerli Drinking Water Treatment Plant and the Çamlıca Depot.
✅ Health Assurance And Normalization Timeline
The Istanbul Muddy Water İSKİ Statement provided the most critical assurance regarding public health.
- No Health Risk: İSKİ sought to alleviate concerns by stating: “The turbidity in the water color does not pose any risk to human health.”
- Normalization: The administration stated that relevant units are performing the necessary discharge operations (flushing the turbid water from the lines) on the ground. The statement concluded by saying that the water quality is expected to return to normal “within a short period of time.”
The incident, while medically safe, highlights persistent infrastructure challenges in a megacity like Istanbul. Experts suggest İSKİ must improve its public communication protocols to preempt such panic. Moreover, the aging transmission network requires sustained investment to prevent sediment disruption during operational work, ensuring public confidence in the water supply remains high after this Istanbul Muddy Water İSKİ Statement.
The Istanbul Muddy Water İSKİ Statement confirmed that the temporary water issue in the city is linked to technical maintenance.
