Pipe in the sea near Sozopol: RIEW is investigating for pollution

Emergency inspection near Sozopol

Teams from RIEW – Burgas and the Black Sea Basin Directorate carried out an emergency inspection following a report of a pipe protruding above the water surface about 500 meters from the shore near Sozopol.

The report was received from the Border Police, citing concerns about a potential unauthorized discharge of wastewater.

What did the experts find?

After comparing the coordinates, it was determined that the facility is part of the deep-sea discharge of the Sozopol WWTP (Wastewater Treatment Plant). The facility is part of the general "Sozopol – Chernomorets – Ravadinovo" sewerage system and holds a permit for its operation.

Measures taken

• Mandatory instructions have been sent to the Municipality of Sozopol and "ViK – Burgas" EAD to check the technical condition of the collector.
• An inspection of the operating mode of the treatment plant is being carried out.
• Water samples have been taken for physicochemical analysis to determine whether the treated water complies with emission standards.

RIEW promises full transparency and additional information for the public as soon as the laboratory test results are released.