Residents of Matīsa Street 89A in Latvia have spent nearly three weeks without drinking water and sewage due to frozen pipes, raising serious health concerns.
Residents of Matīsa Street 89A, including minors and an elderly woman of 83, have been living under alarming conditions without access to drinking water and sewage systems for almost three weeks. The issue stems from frozen pipes, which the building's management company, Rīgas namu pārvaldnieks (RNP), has attempted to resolve five times without success. This situation highlights the stark contrast between the building's seemingly elite exterior and its deteriorating living conditions inside.
In an effort to avoid unsanitary living conditions, most residents have resorted to washing and bathing at relatives’ homes where they can also use restrooms. However, the 83-year-old resident, Regīna Girdjuka, has been confined to her converted attic room. She relies on a stove for cooking and heating, facing the harsh realities of her circumstances as she cannot travel elsewhere for basic sanitation needs.
As neighbors try to manage the situation, one suggested using a bucket as a makeshift toilet, which Regīna firmly rejected, illustrating the desperation and indignation felt among the residents. The prolonged absence of essential services poses significant health risks and reveals systemic issues within the property management, raising concerns about the welfare of vulnerable populations living in what is supposed to be secure housing.
