XKOn June 4, 2026, the Regional Water Supply Company 'Gjakova' suspended the filling of Lake Radoniqit from the Bistrica River canal after local farmers were reported to have dumped milk into the river. The farmers had previously complained about the closure of the 'Vita' dairy plant in Istog, which was shut down by authorities following inspections. Laboratory results from the incident had not yet been made public. The company issued a statement confirming that a person named Tafë Çeku had posted videos and photos on Facebook showing the dumping of milk into the Bistrica River, which flows into the lake. According to experts at 'Gjakova', the milk poses a high organic load to the water environment, promoting bacterial growth, increasing water turbidity, consuming oxygen, and requiring additional chlorine during disinfection. It could also contribute to the formation of trihalomethanes (THMs). To ensure safe drinking water and comply with technical procedures, the company stated they were forced to suspend the filling of Lake Radoniqit for several hours until evaluations and necessary measures by their professional teams were completed. The company also informed the Kosovo Police and
Lecture du biais (Centre): The article presents a factual account of environmental concerns related to water pollution and the actions taken by the regional water supply company. While the issue involves environmental regulation and public health, the framing remains neutral, focusing on scientific assessments and regulatory遵
