Criminal proceedings have been initiated regarding the discovery of mercury in drinking water in the settlement of Tsav, Syunik marz, RA. This was reported by the RA Investigative Committee. "Criminal proceedings have been initiated in connection with the incident, according to part 1 of Article 375 of the Criminal Code (water pollution)," said the CC. Earlier, on September 14, the RA Ministry of Health issued a statement that the mercury content in the drinking water of Tsav settlement of Syunik region exceeded the permissible limit. This was found out when one of the residents of Tsav applied to the Syunik branch of the National Center for Disease Control and Prevention of the Ministry of Health of RA, reporting that he noticed a metal mass in the water flowing from the tap of his apartment. Specialists of the branch took water samples from the resident's house and as a result of laboratory research, it was found that the mercury content in the sample exceeded the permissible limit. Speaking to journalists after the session of the RA Government, Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan mentioned that at the moment, a working group has been created under the leadership of RA Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Khachatryan to discuss the issue and carry out experiments. To reconfirm the exams. Let's remind that there are no injured citizens after mercury was found in drinking water in Tsav settlement of Syunik marz, RA. However, until the water quality is restored, the Ministry has urged the residents of Tsav settlement to refrain from using water for drinking and domestic purposes.