14.09.2025 15:51
The village head of Sabanca, which has been suffering from water scarcity for years in Ankara, reached thermal water at a depth of 291 meters while searching for water for the village with teams. The headman said, "They called me at 1:30 AM. They said we found a very large water source. I felt proud, happy, and very joyful. We didn't know we were sitting on a treasure."
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In the Sabanca village of Polatlı district in Ankara, which has been suffering from water scarcity for years, drinking water as well as thermal water was reached as a result of water exploration efforts. With the work of the Ankara Metropolitan Municipality teams, thermal water was found at a depth of 291 meters, and at the same time, 4 veins of water were reached, including 2 hot and 2 cold. The village headman Faik Can, who has been suffering from water scarcity despite being surrounded by water, explained the process.
"WE LEARNED THERE WAS THERMAL WATER IN THE TESTS"
Can, who stated that thermal water was found at a depth of 291 meters, said, "They called me at 1:30 AM. They said we found a very large water source. I felt proud, happy, and very joyful. Because there has been a water scarcity problem in our neighborhood for years. We believe that good things will happen in our neighborhood in the future. We later learned that there was thermal water in the tests. This is a separate joy. Actually, our neighborhood has been suffering from water scarcity despite being surrounded by water. We didn't know we were on top of a treasure. Right now, it gives about 40 degrees, but there are 4 veins of water here. It is said that 2 of the veins are cold. If we cut off the 2 cold waters, it might rise to 50 degrees. Maybe we can do greenhouse farming with thermal water in our neighborhood. I believe that this water will be evaluated in every way if our state leaders provide support," he said.
"WE CANNOT KEEP THE YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE VILLAGE"
Can mentioned that currently, water is being transported by water tankers and a new drinking water well has been drilled, saying, "Our water has come out. It is also in the testing phase. We will meet the drinking water needs as soon as possible. The village's population is currently about 30 households, but of course, many of our residents live in Sincan, Eskişehir, and Bursa. There is a water scarcity problem and an internet problem in the village. For this reason, we cannot keep the young people in the village," he stated.
"THEY USED TO MAKE FUN OF ME, SAYING YOU SAW WATER IN A GLASS, WHAT ARE YOU DOING AT SEA"
Can, who stated that he worked as a chef on ships for about 25 years, said, "When I went to sea in 1998, they were making fun of me. They said, you saw water in a glass, what are you doing at sea? We have not left any country unvisited in 25 years abroad. We worked at sea and retired. The public also preferred us. We are doing our best to be beneficial to our neighborhood. We have no sewage system, no environmental arrangement, no picnic area. We have quite a lot of problems. For the last 10 years, our neighborhood has benefited the least from support. We have remained rural like this. Right now, there are 30 households, but we are trying to fix the things I mentioned. We are encouraging young people to come to the village," he said.
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