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Alarm in Kaufbeuren: Drinking water must be boiled because of bacteria!
Drinking water in Kaufbeuren, Ostallgäu must be boiled because it is contaminated with enterococci. Measures have been running since September 29th.
Alarm in Kaufbeuren: Drinking water must be boiled because of bacteria!
There is currently a mood of alarm in Kaufbeuren: The drinking water must be boiled! As the Mercury reported, bacterial contamination was detected during a routine inspection. To be more precise, the limit value for enterococci was exceeded by the impressive number of five colony-forming units per 100 milliliters. Residents and local businesses are now asked to take special precautions.
The health department of the Ostallgäu district office then issued a boiling water regulation, which came into force on September 29th. Not only the city of Kaufbeuren is affected by this boiling requirement, but also the communities of Pforzen, Rieden/Zellerberg and Friesenried. For the time being, the following applies to the affected areas: Drinking water must be boiled for ten minutes before it can be used for consumption, cooking or preparing food. Kitchens and households are now challenged!
Boiling rules in detail
The boiling water requirement poses some challenges for the population, but there are clear guidelines. The Website We are Kaufbeuren summarizes the most important points: Boiled water is essential for washing fruit, salad and vegetables if they are eaten raw. Likewise, it must be used for foods that are not heated sufficiently. It is also advisable to use boiled water when brushing your teeth.
There is a certain risk when bathing and showering, but here it is enough not to swallow the water. Boiled water should also be used for handwashing and cleaning items that come into contact with food. However, there is good news for private households: coffee machines, dishwashers and washing machines can be operated as normal because there is no boiling requirement. Such relief helps to maintain everyday life.
Measures to restore drinking water quality
The municipal utilities have taken action to improve the drinking water quality in Kaufbeuren. According to the Water alarm Comprehensive pipe network flushing and disinfection measures are carried out. Information signs will also be posted at public collection points in the affected communities in order to effectively inform the population.
Those responsible have emphasized that citizens will be informed as soon as the danger has passed and the values are back in the green. Until then, the motto is: safety first - so boil water and stick with it to avoid possible health risks!
If you have any questions, please contact the Kaufbeuren municipal waterworks on 08341 437-500. The public is also asked to actively share this information in order to reach as many people as possible.