The Social Democratic League of Macedonia (LSDM) has criticized Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski following a recent public statement concerning the municipal water supply in Gostivar. The opposition party contends that Mickoski’s comments imply that the local water has been substandard for an extended period. Specifically, the LSDM referenced Mickoski’s assertion that he “believes that for the first time after many years citizens will use completely bacteriologically regulated water.” According to the opposition party, this statement constitutes an implicit admission that public health authorities were aware of the substandard quality of the water while residents continued to use it.
The LSDM further raised concerns regarding the safety protocols, alleging that the hyperchlorination process may have resulted in the emergence of a new type of bacteria. The party stated that there remains no official confirmation verifying that the water is entirely safe for consumption. In response to these concerns, the LSDM has formally demanded that relevant authorities publish comprehensive documentation proving the current microbiological safety status of the water supply.
The controversy centers on the discrepancy between the public assurance provided by Mickoski and the ongoing concerns raised by the opposition regarding the quality of the water over the past years.
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