Poltva

Poltva is a river located in western Ukraine, primarily flowing through the Lviv Oblast. It is a left-bank tributary of the Western Bug river. The Poltva is a relatively short river, with a length of approximately 70 kilometers. Its source is situated in the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains, and it flows generally northward through the city of Lviv before joining the Western Bug.

Historically, the Poltva played a significant role in the development of Lviv. The city was founded on its banks, and the river was a vital source of water and transportation. However, with the growth of Lviv, especially in the 19th and 20th centuries, the Poltva became increasingly polluted and its course within the city was largely enclosed or diverted underground. Today, large sections of the Poltva within Lviv are channeled through culverts, making it a largely unseen river in the urban landscape. Efforts have been made in recent years to improve the river's water quality and explore options for its partial re-emergence in certain areas of Lviv.