Epidemic claims stir the capital: Reports of nausea and diarrhea on the rise in Ankara

A transformer failure in Ankara's Altındağ and Mamak districts on July 26-27 resulted in water outages lasting approximately three days. After water service was restored to the network, some citizens claimed that the water flowing from their taps was cloudy, dirty, and foul-smelling. The posts, which spread rapidly on social media, triggered debates regarding water quality.

CLAIMS REGARDING WATER QUALITY ON THE AGENDA

The Ankara Water and Sewerage Administration (ASKİ) stated in a release on the matter that the mains water is monitored through regular analyses and that water quality is guaranteed.

Despite this, some social media users claimed that the health issues they were experiencing were not due to seasonal factors, but rather the mains water being used.

SIMILAR COMPLAINTS SHARED ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Numerous people on the X platform claimed to be experiencing similar symptoms.

The most frequently mentioned complaints in these posts included nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, fatigue, and high fever. Some users alleged that their illnesses began after consuming iced beverages or using the mains water.

OFFICIAL STATEMENT AWAITED

While the increasing number of social media posts has caused public concern, no confirmed official statement has been issued by the Ministry of Health or the Ankara Provincial Health Directorate regarding a possible epidemic or health issues stemming from drinking water in the city.

While a new assessment from authorities is awaited, the claims circulating on social media have not been verified by official bodies to date.

News Source: 12punto