Faece germs in drinking water: Mittenwald's citizens have to be careful!

Faece germs in drinking water: Mittenwald's citizens have to be careful!

In Mittenwald there is excitement: Due to the discovery of faecal germs in a drinking water test, citizens have to boil their water before consuming it! This alarming notification was published on December 12, 2024 by Karwendel Energie und Wasser GmbH (KEW), which affects the entire municipality as well as the adjacent areas Schmalensee, Buckelwiesen and on the Horn. The detection of enterococci that can cause gastrointestinal infections has led to this drastic measure, such as Merkur.de

The authorities asked the population to use such water only after boiling to prevent potential health risks. This was done in close coordination with the Garmisch-Partenkirchen health department. The only exception: the chlorine water can be used temporarily, since chlorination was caused to kill the germs to increase drinking water safety. The drinking water may only be used to drink, cook or prepare baby food after boiling. News.de explained that the chlorination of the water pipes must be continued, even if the enterococci can no longer be demonstrated.

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The health authorities emphasized the importance of maintaining the decoration control, since enterococci can be dangerous, especially in people with a weakened immune system. The boiling of water, in which it should be cooked for at least ten minutes, is effective in order to kill all potential bacteria. Instructions for secure use and, if necessary, to be published for the population to ensure the security and health of the citizens.