Red danger from the wastewater: environmental alarm in Dornbirn!
Red danger from the wastewater: environmental alarm in Dornbirn!
Dornbirn, Österreich - A disturbing incident in Dornbirn causes excitement: a blocked sewer in the Weppach led to the surprising red color of the Fischbach. According to Vol.at , the blockage was caused by a stone slab, which could build up the waste water. In heavy rain, the pent -up water flowed into the Fischbach over an emergency overflow and brought a temporary dye that resulted in the striking color. Experts from the environmental institute found in the analysis that it was rhodamine dyes that are often used in printing and coloring processes and for leaking.
The good news: The water samples do not show toxic effects for fish or other aquatic living things, since the dilution of the dye in Fischbach quickly started and the entry was short -term. The color of the water had already declined visibly on Monday afternoon. In order to better control future such incidents, regular sewer inspection is essential, as the recommendations on Channel test Bavaria . The modern TV channel inspection enables underground damage and blockages to be efficiently located in wastewater pipes without carrying out excavation work.
The examination method enables a comprehensive analysis of the lines, be it through cleaning openings, shafts or simple drains. The current state of drainage can be presented precisely and potential problems in the system are recognized early. This technology could make a decisive contribution to avoiding future environmental incidents such as those in Fischbach.
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