Zimmermann Group fights for Pfas pollution in Gütersloh!

Zimmermann Group fights for Pfas pollution in Gütersloh!

The waste disposal Zimmermann in Gütersloh has reacted to the alarming environmental impacts through PFAS chemicals and the high salinity of the Lutter. Environmentalists and authorities had previously expressed massive concerns. Since then, groundwater has no longer been used by households in Isselhorst, since eternity chemicals are considered a serious health risk. In a press conference, the Zimmermann Group confirmed its responsibility and the implementation of urgent measures to improve the situation, such as "https://www.radioguetersloh.de/nachrichten/kreis-guetersloh/dimmermann-verringert-pfas-in-in-guetloh.html"> Radio Gütersloh reported.

effective measures to reduce contamination

As part of this initiative, the salt content of the Lutter was significantly reduced by various techniques. From April 2024, no warehouse water will be delivered in Gütersloh. In addition, the chloride freight in the waste water could be reduced by 30 percent using a special procedure. This is an important step to combat the harmful PFAS substances, since 91.5 million liters of groundwater have already been prepared, which led to a precipitation of 130 grams. The Zimmermann Group expects sales of 145 million euros for 2024 and is planning a healthy growth of 8-10 percent in the coming year, which according to the Westfalenblatt confidently right.