Zrenjanin Public Health Institute denies water safety risks

The Zrenjanin Public Health Institute has issued a denial regarding claims made by the Regulatory Institute for Renewable Energy and the Environment (RERI) that the city's water supply poses serious health risks due to carcinogenic arsenic and excessive concentrations of harmful substances.

The Institute stated that such claims are inaccurate and could mislead the public. According to official statements, regular testing conducted at the water production factory and throughout the city shows that the water is correct and safe for drinking. The Institute emphasized the importance of distinguishing between three sampling locations: the factory, the city network (from the factory to the water meter), and the local network (from the meter to the end user).

Following the lifting of previous water usage bans, the Institute reported that hundreds of analyses were performed. Recent tests conducted on September 29, October 1, and October 3, 2025, involving 36 samples and 936 parameters, all returned correct results. While three samples taken from local facilities on September 30, 2025, showed elevated arsenic levels, the Institute maintains that the water supplied by the factory and the city network meets hygienic standards for drinking water.