The Black Sea Region Basin Directorate (BSRBD) received the results from the examination of water samples taken on March 31, 2025. At all three locations where sampling was carried out, a visible film on the surface of the water and a characteristic odor of petroleum products were detected. The results for all three samples show the presence of petroleum products, with their highest concentration in the third training wall area. The values ​​for the remaining substances tested are below the limits of detection of the testing methods, which indicates that there is no pollution with them.

Given that no coastal sources of pollution were identified during the inspection, the presence of petroleum products can be attributed to a sea-based source.

On March 31, sea beaches were also visited in the “St. St. Constantine and Elena” resort, Asparuhovo district; the “Karantina” beach, Asparuhovo district; the "South Beach" - North of the breakwater, as well as the area of ​​the Old and New Channels, connecting the Varna Lake with the Black Sea. No visible pollution of sea waters and beaches has been established in the listed areas. No coastal sources of pollution have been identified.

Following media publications about the presence of fuel oil pellets in the area of ​​the "Galata" district and the "Fichoza" area, an immediate joint inspection was carried out on April 1 by experts from the Regional Inspectorate for Environment and Water - Varna. Along the beach strip of "Chernomorets" beach, single pieces resembling oil products were found. On "Fichoza" beach, only one small area with single pieces resembling oil products was found. During the inspection, two samples of sea water were taken by the Regional Laboratory (RL) - Varna at the Executive Agency for the Environment - one from the "Galata" district - "Fichoza" beach and one from the "Rakitnika" area - the "Chernomorets-South" beach.

The BSRBD continues inspections, including by drone flights, of the sea coast South of Cape Galata today and the following days.

If there are indications of pollution, additional tests will be conducted.