Cloudy drinking water in the Uelzen district: How to solve the problem!

Cloudy drinking water in the Uelzen district: How to solve the problem!

In the Uelzen district, a spectacular incident causes excitement: the drinking water is currently temporarily cloudy! The network operator Celle-Uelzen Netz announces that the fire brigade urgently needs to test hydrants in order to ensure extinguishing water supply. However, these functional tests can lead to residues from the pipes and the water temporarily appear cloudy. But don't panic! It is only iron and in rare cases manganese that are completely natural components of the water.

The cloudiness is no need to worry, according to the experts. To get clear water again, it is sufficient to let the tap run briefly. As a result, the contamination can be easily washed out. A well -maintained water filter also helps to keep the water clear. The network operator advises to be urgently attentive and, if necessary, take measures to secure water quality.

hydrant test in Uelzen

The Uelzen fire brigade carries out the tests to guarantee the safety of dealing with extinguishing water. The residues that are deposited in the lines essentially come from natural processes in the pipe system. The clouds are typically temporary and should be remedied soon. Users can use the water flow to quickly get used to clear water.

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