Chlorgasal arms in the Leobersdorf adventure pool: all -clear after use!

Chlorgasal arms in the Leobersdorf adventure pool: all -clear after use!

In the late afternoon of June 29, 2025, an incident occurred in the Leobersdorf Advisory Bad, which required the fire brigade. Shortly after 5 p.m., the emergency services arrived after the outdoor pool staff had already evacuated all bathers. According to the Kleine Zeitung, the operations manager of the Leobersdorf volunteer fire brigade blocked the surroundings of the bath. This was done to minimize possible risks that could arise from a chlorine gas system.

A respiratory protection team was sent to examine the situation more precisely. A slightly increased value of the chlorine gas was found in the technical room next to the water slide. It is worth noting that the affected dosing system was already switched off at this time. However, further clarifications were able to confirm that no chlorine orgas leakage was found inside or in the outdoor area of ​​the bath.

reaction to the incident

The specialist company that is responsible for maintaining the system will cause the damage on the same night. In addition, the water quality of the outdoor pool was checked, which was apparently 100 percent okay. The bathing operation could then be recorded without restrictions. This underlines the proactivity of everyone involved who have contributed to quickly identifying and defusing potential dangers.

In connection with Chlorgas inserts, a similarly stored event in the Bothel outdoor pool should also be pointed out. Here there was a chlorine gas leak on Sunday evening, which was probably caused by a lightning strike. As reported [fire brigade.de] (http://feuerwehr.de/berlichen/berichte/ Einze.php?n=71947), the fire brigade was initially alerted because of a suspected fire before the operations manager changed the task to a dangerous property.

security measures and dangers

The dangers of chlorine gas should not be underestimated. Chlorine is a greenish and yellow, stinging smelling breath poison and is stored in specially secured chlorine gas rooms. In the event of a leak, the gas can react with water and form hydrochloric acid, which has a corrosive effect on metals, how BGETEM. Therefore, chlorine gas systems must be checked and serviced regularly. An alarm plan is also required to take suitable measures in the event of a gas outbreak and to alert the emergency services.

Both incidents show the importance of preventive measures and a quick reaction from the fire brigade and other auxiliary staff to protect the health of the citizens. The cooperation and training of the emergency services in the handling of such dangerous substances are essential.