In accordance with Order No 250 of the Minister of Health of 30 May 2002 on the diagnosis and prevention of nitrite and nitrate poisoning, tests of pit well water used to prepare food for pregnant women or infants under 6 months of age have been initiated in all counties of Lithuania. The results of water tests are presented to users of the examined pit wells, pregnant women, as well as recommendations relating to the use of safe water are given. Having established nitrate concentration exceeding the permitted limit, primary health care institutions are informed thereof. In 2002, 5 682 pit wells were examined, as well as a booklet “If You Drink Water from a Well” was prepared and published.
واستنادا إلى البيانات الصادرة في 31 كانون الأول/ديسمبر 2003، كان يقدم الخدمات البريدية في نظام البريد الحكومي 945 مكتب بريد تتألف من 10 مكاتب بريد مركزية في المقاطعات و 935 مكتب بريد (بينها 222 في المناطق الحضرية و 713 في المناطق الريفية)، و 6 مكاتب بريد متنقلة و 10 وكلاء بريد (بينهم 4 في المناطق الحضرية و 6 في المناطق الريفية).