Oil film endangers water quality in Brigach – fire brigade on duty!

Oil film endangers water quality in Brigach – fire brigade on duty!

Late in the evening of August 16, 2025, a worrying incident occurred in Villingen-Schwenningen, more precisely on Sebastian-Kneipp-Straße. An attentive witness discovered an oil film on the Brigach tributary around 6:15 p.m. The amount of fuel is estimated to be around 5 to 20 liters. It is still unclear how the oil got into the river, which is fueling the investigation into the impairment of water quality in the Brigach Black Forest messenger reported.

The alerted Villingen volunteer fire department responded promptly to the incident and set up two oil barriers to prevent the pollutant from spreading. Representatives of the Schwarzwald-Baar district office and the local sewage treatment plant were also on site to evaluate the situation. The police have started an investigation and are asking witnesses to contact the Villingen police station on 07721/6010 if they have any information about this incident.

Oil pollution and its consequences

Oil disposal is a serious matter that can not only cause environmental problems, but also legal consequences for those who cause it. Given the unclear origin of the oil, investigators will do everything they can to identify the source of this threat and prevent further damage.

The Brigach, as clear and beautiful as it is, is now the focus of attention. Citizens and environmental activists are concerned about the health of the body of water and the organisms living in it as authorities continue their investigations. The coming days could be crucial in assessing the extent of the contamination and taking appropriate action.

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