Water Quality Warnings in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Water Quality Warnings for Bosnia and Herzegovina (Balkans) come from Federal Hydrometeorological Institute of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Civil Protection Directorate of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Sarajevo.
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At a glance
- countryBosnia and Herzegovina · Europe
- reference citySarajevo (43.86, 18.41)
- emergencyPrimary emergency number112
- risk profileflood, earthquake, landslide, wildfire, storm
What counts as a water quality warnings
Water quality warnings include boil-water notices, bathing bans and advisories for lakes, rivers and coasts after contamination or heavy rain. They are issued by water utilities and environment agencies, and are usually limited to a specific supply zone or beach section.
Who issues water quality warnings in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- meteoFederal Hydrometeorological Institute of Bosnia and Herzegovina
- civilCivil Protection Directorate of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Warning levels, colours and terminology are set nationally. Always read the warning text of the issuing authority: it names the affected districts, the expected time window and the recommended action.
If a warning is active in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Boil water for at least one minute, or use bottled water, during a boil-water notice.
- Respect bathing bans - they follow measurements, not appearance.
- Do not swim for 24-48 hours after heavy rain near storm overflows.
Where the data comes from
Waarning reads public, key-free sources for Bosnia and Herzegovina: national water utilities, environment agencies, EEA bathing water data, WHO. Measurements and official warnings are shown separately, and official warnings always keep the name of the authority that issued them.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues water quality warnings in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Federal Hydrometeorological Institute of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Civil Protection Directorate of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.
What is the emergency number in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The primary emergency number is 112. Use it for a life-threatening situation; for non-urgent reports use the local police station number.
Does Waarning show live water quality warnings for Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Sarajevo from national water utilities, environment agencies, EEA bathing water data, WHO. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.
More warnings for Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Severe Weather Warnings
- Flood Warnings
- Wildfire Warnings
- Air Quality Warnings
- Earthquake Alerts
- Landslide Warnings
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Generated 2026-10-18. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.