The ‘Cold Water’, a healing water source dating back 2,500 years in Akbük, continues to be the main haunt of holidaymakers and those living in the region.

The old name Yavan Su, which was taken under protection by the arrangement made by the Didim Municipality and made regular for the comfortable use of the citizens, almost changed the face of Akbük.

When the Cold Water basin, also known as the fish hospital, started to smell due to the decrease in groundwater and the increase in temperatures, various complaints and claims began to be made.

Didim Municipality, which started a joint work with Aydın Metropolitan Municipality ASKİ teams, did not remain indifferent to these complaints.

Water analyzes in the basin did not find anything that could threaten human health. On the other hand, according to the information obtained; The Ministry of Health continues to carry out routine checks in the region, which has a connection to the Akbuk Sea, which has a Blue Flag .

Celalettin Erol, Deputy Mayor of Didim, said that there was an odor in the Cold Water basin with the decrease in water flow, but there was nothing to worry about.

Erol claimed that Cold Water is a complete source of healing; “Today, there is a low flow of water due to the season and a decrease in underground water resources due to the increase in Akbük population.

“Naturally, the algae living here in low water and the seasonal increase in water temperature creates odors that we are uncomfortable with. I never take offense to our concerned citizens.

“However, there is no scientific data on which the claims made by some quarters are based. “We have established a team that evaluates the complaints and investigates whether there is a connection that will affect the water in the region.

“We could not find an external connection to the water. In addition, in the analysis carried out together with ASKI, no element that could threaten health was found in the water. We are speaking based on the reports we have. Moreover, the Ministry of Health is constantly analyzing the Blue Flag Akbuk Bay.

“The important thing is to protect and protect this basin. We are trying to protect this healing water source that has been going on for hundreds of years and to pass it on to future generations.”