Cooking bid for tap water: bacterial load in Oeslau

Cooking bid for tap water: bacterial load in Oeslau

At the moment, the residents of the Rödental district of Oeslau have to pay particular attention to their drinking water, since a bid was imposed due to bacterial contamination. This measure was ordered on Saturday, July 27, 2024, by the health department of the Coburg district office and affects several streets in the area.

What does the molar bid mean for the residents?

affected residents are asked to consume their tap water only cooked. This includes the preparation of dishes, brushing your teeth and cleaning open wounds. The district office recommends the use of a kettle for the decoction to ensure that the bacteria are completely killed.

Which streets are affected?

The bidding of the crew affects numerous streets in Oeslau, here is a list of the affected areas:

  • complete rear Schalkauer Straße
  • Eichenweg
  • Martin-Luther-Straße
  • am quarry
  • Branigleite
  • Birkenweg
  • st. Hedwig-Strasse
  • st. Joseph-Straße
  • Lärchenweg
  • Langer Rain
  • Pommernweg
  • Krautäcker
  • Ostpreußenstraße
  • Danziger Straße
  • Dresdner Platz
  • Leipziger Straße
  • Königsberger Straße
  • Magdeburger Straße
  • Berliner Straße
  • Stettiner Straße
  • Gothaer Straße
  • Brandenburger Straße
  • Ostlandstrasse
  • Banater away
  • Schlesierstraße
  • Sandleite
  • Sudetenstraße
  • Thuringian Straße
  • Sonneberger Straße
  • Mayor Ferdinand Fischer Straße
  • Dockenäcker

why is that important?

The health authorities warn of the danger that is based on coliform bacteria. These bacteria can get into the human body through contaminated water and lead to gastrointestinal diseases. The examination of the water that is necessary to check the load can take between six and ten days. The trimming bid remains until there is flawless bacteriological results.

A look at similar events

It is particularly striking that recently warned of contaminated drinking water in the neighboring district of Lichtenfels. This indicates a potential bigger problem in the region and illustrates the need to precisely monitor water quality. The situation in Rödental could also be a wake -up call for other municipalities to evaluate preventive measures to secure the water supply.

For personal hygiene, cleaning of dishes and the toilet flushing, the tap water can continue to be used. Nevertheless, the situation remains tense and the residents are well advised to stay vigilant until the problem is fully remedied. Further information on developments in the Coburg district can be followed in the local department.

- Nag

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