Tashkent drinking water is under constant monitoring
It has been reported that the quality of drinking water in Tashkent fully meets national standards and is under 24/7 laboratory monitoring. This was announced by Feruza Hoshimova, a representative of Tashkent City Water Supply JSC.
The expert emphasized that the drinking water supplied to the capital's residents undergoes multi-stage purification and disinfection processes. Therefore, the water's safety, chemical composition, and bacteriological status are regularly checked.
Tashkent's drinking water mainly comes from the Charvak and Ugam rivers, as well as open and underground sources. Before reaching consumers, it undergoes four stages of preparation. First, it is settled in water treatment plants. Then, a primary disinfection process is carried out.
After that, the water is filtered through quartz and zeolite sand. This process helps trap fine particles and makes the water clearer. In the final stage, the water is disinfected once more before being supplied to the network.
According to Feruza Hoshimova, Tashkent's drinking water retains its natural mineral composition. It contains minerals essential for the human body, such as calcium, magnesium, iodine, and fluorine. This shows that priority is given to delivering water to consumers without losing its natural properties.
Regarding chemical indicators, the water hardness is reported to be around 2–4 mg-eq/l, instead of the standard 7–10 mg-eq/l. This means Tashkent water belongs to the relatively soft water category. Also, the iron content is at the 0.2–0.3 mg/l level, which complies with established standards.
The expert also emphasized that the varying perception of water taste by some citizens is not a sign of poor quality. For example, someone might perceive the water as saltier or having a different taste. However, this does not mean the water is unsafe. The main criteria are toxicological and bacteriological indicators.
It is reported that laboratory samples meet all safety requirements. That is, it is noted that indicators posing a risk to human health do not exceed the norms in the drinking water.
In short, the Tashkent City Water Supply representative stated that the capital's drinking water undergoes constant quality control. The water is purified in four stages, retains its natural mineral composition, and is regularly tested in laboratories. The taste issue may be subjective, but according to official indicators, the water is assessed as safe.
