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Date: June 9, 2025
Organized by: H2H Foundation in collaboration with Art Kontakt and North Green Association
Purpose of the Activity
As part of the “Active Water II” project, H2H Foundation, in collaboration with its partners ArtKontakt and North Green Association, carried out a dedicated monitoring activity focused on assessing the quality of surface water in urban areas of Tirana. The aim of this initiative is to contribute to awareness-raising and the strengthening of water resource protection, as part of efforts toward sustainable environmental and public health development.
Activities Carried Out
🔬 Field measurements were conducted for key physico-chemical parameters including temperature, pH, turbidity, electrical conductivity, and dissolved oxygen.
🧪 Water samples were also collected for laboratory bacteriological analysis to detect microbial pollution and assess the safety of the water for potential human and environmental contact.
Monitoring Locations
📍 Artificial Lake of Tirana – 2 monitoring points
📍 Farka Lake – 2 monitoring points
Why Is This Initiative Important?
This activity is part of ongoing efforts to:
✅ Increase transparency regarding the quality of water resources in urban areas
✅ Educate the community about the importance of preserving clean water
✅ Promote collaboration among local actors for environmental protection
🌍 For a future with safe and sustainable water resources!
The activity was carried out within the framework of the #GreenAL project “Support to Civil Society Organizations 2024 -2027”, financed by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) with funds from the Swedish Government and implemented by Co-PLAN, Institute for Habitat Development in collaboration with VIS Albania and COSV – Cooperazione per lo Sviluppo.