Snail chaos in Homburg: tap water due to germs inedible!

Snail chaos in Homburg: tap water due to germs inedible!

Homburg, Saarland, Deutschland - Homburg (Saarland) - alarm level red for the Homburger! Citizens have had to boil their tap water for days, because dangerous germs have crept in. The cause? Snails!

These slimy malefactors sneaked into the water chamber of a high tank and contaminated the drinking water with coliform germs. The municipal utilities warn urgently: the water must be boiled gushed for at least ten minutes in order to kill the harmful germs. This measure is particularly important for the preparation of drinks, food and even brushing your teeth!

urgent warning for the citizens

The warning applies to all Homburger, especially for infants, toddlers and the sick. Thousands have already driven water from the supermarket while a dentist has closed his practice from caution. The city of Homburg appeals: Boil the water before it is consumed!

How the snails got into the elevator remains a mystery. The memory is now being cleaned thoroughly, and the municipal utilities promise "organizational and structural changes" as well as more frequent controls. The ventilation system is intact, but it is assumed that the snails have reached the container through a door.

What are coliform bacteria?

Coliform bacteria are indicators of water pollution. Although they are not directly harmful, they can lead to diarrhea and nausea if there is excessive increase in the body. The city of Homburg reports that the burden of these germs has already "declined very strongly". Nevertheless, the drinking water until the all -clear only for showers, toilet flushing and as drinking water for pets remains usable.