Eastern Slovak Region Conducts Key Survey to Determine if Thermal Springs Qualify as Official Spa Waters

The Košice Region has invested hundreds of thousands of euros and is now conducting a crucial survey to determine whether thermal springs in the area contain water with officially recognized healing properties. The investigation will decide if these facilities can be classified as legitimate spas under Slovak law, which would allow them to operate as medical treatment centers rather than simple recreational facilities. Slovakia's spa industry is regulated by strict standards that require scientific verification of water's therapeutic benefits before facilities can receive official spa status and associated health tourism benefits.