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Protecting the largest drinking water reservoir in Central Europe (Žitný ostrov / Rye Island Slovakia)

Ministry of Environment of the Slovak Republic (
Government
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    Description
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    The landfill in Vrakuna Bratislava - containing hazardous waste originating mostly from chemical industry - has been contaminating the soil and groundwater for over 30 years. The issue is now more urgent then ever as there is evidence that the contamination plume has spread further from the landfill and threatens the
    drinking water reservoirs located in "Rye Island" area.

    In order to eliminate the polution it is necessary to:

    1. Start an open dialogue to inform relevant stakeholders on current situation, risks and measures taken to manage the risks of the contaminated area to stakeholders and the communities involved and
    2. Execute a preferred remediation strategy to eliminate the existing environmental burden so that by end of year 2024 the Ministry of Environment fo the Slovak Republic will procure a constrution works provider.

    Expected Impact

    Elimination of the ground water pollution in the "Rye Island" will secure availability of large high quality drinking water reservoir for public consumption, thus contributiong to SDG 6.3.

    Partners

    Ministry of Investment, Regional Development and Informatization of the Slovak Republic, The State Geological Institute of Dionyz Stur, NGOs

    Goal 6

    Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

    Goal 6

    6.1

    By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all

    6.1.1

    Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services

    6.2

    By 2030, achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations

    6.2.1

    Proportion of population using (a) safely managed sanitation services and (b) a hand-washing facility with soap and water

    6.3

    By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally

    6.3.1

    Proportion of domestic and industrial wastewater flows safely treated

    6.3.2

    Proportion of bodies of water with good ambient water quality

    6.4

    By 2030, substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity and substantially reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity
    6.4.1

    Change in water-use efficiency over time

    6.4.2

    Level of water stress: freshwater withdrawal as a proportion of available freshwater resources

    6.5

    By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate

    6.5.1

    Degree of integrated water resources management 

    6.5.2

    Proportion of transboundary basin area with an operational arrangement for water cooperation

    6.6

    By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes
    6.6.1

    Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time

    6.a

    By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies
    6.a.1

    Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan

    6.b

    Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management

    6.b.1

    Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management

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    Public procurement of construction works successfully concluded
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    Team consisting of domestic and foreign experts
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    Timeline
    08 March 2023 (start date)
    31 December 2024 (date of completion)
    Entity
    Ministry of Environment of the Slovak Republic
    SDGs
    Region
    1. Europe
    Other beneficiaries

    Inhabitans of the area impacted by pollution, general public of the Slovak Republic

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    Countries
    Slovakia
    Slovakia
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