Physicians warn that the water from the wells and springs around the city of Chisinau is full of nitrates. For example, in the Bubuieci commune only, as many as 20 people die because of cancer yearly.

Doctors consider the garbage dump nearby the village pollutes the wells.

The water with nitrates is dangerous especially for pregnant women and children.

The is no well in Moldova matching the chemical standards and there are over 2,000 public wells in Chisinau municipality only.