Drinking water pollution - Current problems in the municipality of Willstätt

Drinking water pollution - Current problems in the municipality of Willstätt

Title: Drinking water pollution in the Ortenaukreis - authorities warn of health risks

Date: 31.07.2023

in the Ortenaukreis, more precisely in the municipality of Willstätt, a warning was published for drinking water pollution. The Interior Ministry of Baden-Württemberg warns the population of the potential health risks that can emerge from dirty water.

The authorities recommend that the residents only have clean drinking water and to follow the instructions of the authorities in order to ensure their security. The tap water in the municipality of Willstätt must be boiled down, as contaminants of the drinking water were determined by coliform germs and enterococci in regular sampling. Chlorination of drinking water is not necessary for the time being until the test results are presented. The following measures apply to the tap water in the municipality of Willstätt: Tap water only boiled down, bring the water to the boil once and then slowly let cool over at least ten minutes.

drinking water pollution can be caused by industrial wastewater, agricultural fertilizers or human wastewater. The consequences can be serious, since dirty water can contain a variety of pathogens and chemical substances that lead to health problems. Children and people with a weakened immune system are particularly at risk. In order to minimize the health risks, it is important to monitor the drinking water regularly and clean them if necessary.

Although the danger is classified as low, it is still important to observe the recommended rules of conduct in order to prevent or at least reduce possible injuries, damage or inconvenience. This includes information in the media, the non -drinking of tap water, boiling water before eating and informing the neighbors. The municipal administration of Willstätt has requested this warning and will inform the population as soon as the danger is over.

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