Leamna Pneumology Hospital, a specialist centre treating tuberculosis and serious lung conditions in rural Romania, was reliant on a contaminated 80-metre borehole as its sole water source. PaquaVida resolved a multi-year water quality crisis within 24 hours of commissioning.
Sector
Healthcare — specialist respiratory hospital
Location
Leamna Village, Dolj County, southwestern Romania
Source Water
Freshwater borehole, 80 metres deep, contaminated with heavy metals, E. coli, ammonia, and elevated turbidity
Goal
Establish a sustainable, reliable supply of clean drinking water meeting EU and Romanian standards
The Challenge
For several years, Leamna Hospital faced a serious problem: its only water source, an 80-metre borehole, was producing visibly discoloured, brown water. For a hospital specialising in tuberculosis and other serious lung conditions, access to safe drinking water is a clinical necessity.
Borehole water samples tested against the EU Drinking Water Directive and Romanian Law No. 458/2002 showed significant contamination with E. coli, ammonia, and heavy metals, alongside elevated turbidity, compounded by growing uncertainty about local sewage infrastructure.
The Solution
A PaquaVida treatment unit was specifically configured to target each identified contaminant. The system was assembled, rigorously tested, and transported in a shipping container to the hospital site. Two Paqua engineers travelled to Leamna to oversee installation and commissioning.
Within 24 hours of going live, the improvement was visible: the water ran clear. Subsequent laboratory analysis confirmed full compliance with all relevant drinking water standards, a result the hospital's ongoing testing continues to confirm.
After passing through the unit, the water is brought to normal values. Also, physicochemical examination indicates the perfect operation of the purification unit.Dr Merisanu ValentinaPrimary Physician, Leamna Pneumology Hospital
The Outcome
The deployment demonstrates PaquaVida's ability to resolve complex, multi-contaminant water challenges in demanding healthcare environments, including remote, rural locations with limited infrastructure. The hospital now has a reliable, compliant water supply across its entire estate.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about the Leamna Pneumology Hospital deployment.
What water problem did Leamna Pneumology Hospital have?
The hospital's only water source, an 80-metre borehole, produced discoloured water contaminated with E. coli, ammonia and heavy metals, exceeding EU and Romanian drinking water limits. For a centre treating tuberculosis and serious lung conditions, safe water was a clinical necessity.
How quickly did PaquaVida make the water safe?
Within 24 hours of commissioning, the water ran clear. Laboratory analysis then confirmed full compliance with the EU Drinking Water Directive and Romanian Law No. 458/2002, a result the hospital's ongoing testing continues to confirm.
Can PaquaVida remove heavy metals and bacteria at the same time?
Yes. At Leamna the unit was configured to target multiple contaminants together, heavy metals, E. coli, ammonia and turbidity, reducing them all to compliant levels from a single treatment system.