A group of activists in Armavir has launched a civic campaign aimed at improving the quality of drinking water in the city. The issue of hard water, which inconveniences residents and harms their health, has long needed attention, and now local activists have joined forces to seek solutions.
The high hardness of the water is caused by elevated levels of calcium and magnesium salts. Such water can negatively affect various aspects of health, household maintenance, and the environment:
- It can impact the cardiovascular system and contribute to kidney stone formation.
- It worsens the condition of skin and hair.
- Household appliances consume more energy, increasing the carbon footprint.
- Scale and salt deposits caused by hard water can damage electrical appliances (e.g., kettles, washing machines).
- It reduces the efficiency of soap and detergents, leading to increased usage.
The campaign has two main goals:
- Raising public and local government awareness of the issue of water hardness.
- Finding sustainable solutions to improve the quality of drinking water, including legal measures and regulations to ensure transparency about water quality.
As part of the campaign, activists are holding meetings with residents to explain the impacts of hard water on health and daily life. They also plan to conduct laboratory tests on water samples from various villages in the Armavir region. The research results will be presented through an interactive map.
To draw greater attention, the campaign is leveraging social media, sharing materials about the problem, and organizing online surveys and discussions. Clean water is a basic necessity, essential for a decent quality of life.
The campaign has already received positive feedback from local residents, who are actively participating in discussions and supporting the initiative.
The activists are confident that, through joint efforts, they can highlight the problem and achieve improvements that will enhance the quality of life in Armavir.