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Kleidersee Augsfeld: Bathing ban due to dangerous blue-green algae!
Bathing ban at the Kleidersee near Augsfeld: health risks from blue-green algae lead to the loss of EU status.
Kleidersee Augsfeld: Bathing ban due to dangerous blue-green algae!
The Kleidersee near Augsfeld, once a popular destination for swimmers and sunbathers, is facing a serious setback: it has lost its status as an EU bathing water due to repeated bathing bans. Health authorities and the population are concerned about the current developments around this quarry pond, which was acquired by the district town of Haßfurt in 2005. With over 30 hectares of water and a striking island in the middle, the lake once attracted numerous bathers, but times have changed. Mainpost reports about the devastating impact that environmental conditions have on water quality.
There is currently a ban on swimming in the Kleidersee, which is due to the dangerous development of blue-green algae. These cyanobacteria can cause health problems such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and skin irritation. The signs are clear: a greenish discoloration of the water and unsightly streaks are visible. The Haßberge Health Department has therefore advised you to avoid contact with the water at all costs in order to prevent possible complaints. Anyone who comes into contact should consult a doctor if they have any problems. If you have any questions, the health department is available on 09521 27-400 Hassberge website reports.
A look at the water quality
The situation at the Kleidersee reflects a larger problem observed in many bathing waters in Germany. The Federal Environment Agency reports that a total of 2,291 bathing waters were examined in the 2024 bathing season and 98 percent met the quality requirements of the EU Bathing Water Directive. However, there were also negative exceptions: nine bathing waters were rated “poor”, with 72 closures due to cyanobacteria. This shows that the algae bloom is not just a local problem, but a nationwide problem.
Contamination by blue-green algae is not the only risk to water quality, as climatic influences such as prolonged heavy rainfall can also lead to the closure of bathing waters. While the majority of bathing waters can be classified as healthy, Lake Kleidersee is an example of how quickly the situation can turn around.
The situation at Kleidersee is therefore alarming. It was once a place for recreation and now remains a memorial to the challenges facing water quality in Germany. Those responsible are called upon to bring the quality of the water back to a safe level and protect the health of bathers. A look back at the past seasons shows that citizens should continue to pay attention to developments at the Kleidersee in the future.