PolandResidents along the Bóbr River are being advised to avoid contact with the water following mass fish deaths linked to the draining of the Pilchowice Reservoir. Tauron, the energy company responsible for the reservoir, has announced the creation of a social council to assess the impact of these events on the region and develop recommendations for future actions. The first meeting of this council is scheduled for July 9. Tauron emphasized that the modernization of the dam at Pilchowice, a project valued at nearly 100 million złoty, is crucial for flood protection in Lower Silesia. The company stated that there is no viable alternative to ensure safety without comprehensive modernization. Meanwhile, prosecutors have launched an investigation into the environmental damage caused by the fish deaths, which could pose risks to human health and significantly degrade water quality. The regional governor has issued a ban on using the river segment between the Pilchowice Dam and the Rakowice Reservoir due to concerns over water quality.
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