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January 17, 2026
VIDEO Ekološka katastrofa kod Užica: Izlila se otpadna voda iz deponije Duboko, aktivisti pitaju
Ministarstvo zaštite životne sredine saopštilo je kasno sinoć da je došlo do kvara u sabirnom šahtu lagune deponije „Duboko“ kod Užica, zbog čega je došlo do izlivanja procednih voda u Turski potok.
TL;DR
- A malfunction in the "Duboko" landfill lagoon's collection shaft caused leachate to spill into the Turski stream.
- An environmental group claims over 800 cubic meters of contaminated water were released and that authorities responded late.
- The Ministry of Environmental Protection confirmed the spill, citing a ruptured protective balloon as the cause.
- Remediation teams, police, and a water inspector are involved in addressing the incident.
- The landfill has a history of problems, including capacity issues, stability concerns, gas emissions, leaks, landslides, and expired permits.
- A ban on the landfill's operation was issued in February 2024 due to risks, but was not enforced.
- A large fire in May 2024 caused significant air pollution in the Užice region.
- The landfill was officially closed in November 2024, but the public only learned about the earlier ban order in December.
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