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Schönau breathes a sigh of relief: the boiling water requirement for drinking water has finally been lifted!
Residents of Schönau can now use their drinking water without boiling it after bacteria have been successfully removed.
Schönau breathes a sigh of relief: the boiling water requirement for drinking water has finally been lifted!
The residents of the Schönau district of Gemünden can breathe a sigh of relief: the boiling water requirement for drinking water that was ordered ten days ago has been lifted. This reported, among other things Radio gong. The reason for the measure was bacteria in the water, which can no longer be detected.
In order to quickly improve the quality of drinking water, chlorination was carried out. This will continue as a precautionary measure, so residents should be aware that the water may have a chlorine smell. However, there is no fear of an impact on health as all relevant microbiological parameters are now met.
Drinking water standards and microbiology
The quality of drinking water is subject to strict regulations set by the Infection Protection Act and the Drinking Water Ordinance. Drinking water must not contain pathogens in concentrations that pose a health risk, such as this Federal Environment Agency informed. The known pathogens include Salmonella and EHEC-Escherichia coli, which often enter the aquatic environment from fecal contamination.
Routine surveillance consists primarily of tests for Escherichia coli or enterococci in water samples. A negative result in these tests shows that no potentially dangerous microorganisms are present in concentrations of concern. In the event of incidents or frequent illnesses, specific pathogens are examined in more detail.
The Federal Environment Agency's responsibilities are diverse: it develops criteria for investigation procedures, advises international committees on new legal requirements and develops technical rules for drinking water treatment. The risk assessment regarding Legionella also plays an important role, especially in hot water systems where temperatures below 55 °C promote growth.
Precautions and outlook
For the citizens of Gemünden, the lifting of the boiling water requirement means that drinking water can now be used without additional measures. However, residents should be aware of the ongoing chlorination and follow the advice on water quality.
Ensuring drinking water quality remains a key concern, guaranteed by comprehensive monitoring mechanisms. In the future, we will continue to ensure that all legal requirements are adhered to in order to protect the health of the population.