1995 Kharkiv drinking water disaster

Udy River. To prevent further spillage, the local authorities stopped tap water supply for the entire city^[1] until water was pumped out of the flooded well and pumps were replaced. It took about a month to resume supply of treated tap water. During this period the local authorities established limited drinking water distribution to organizations (including hospitals) and the population.^[2] Drinking water was brought up by tank trucks to designated areas for distribution. Several international organizations^[3] including NATO provided assistance.^[4] This was the first instance of cooperation between NATO and Ukraine.^{[5][failed verification}