Water is drinkable again in Wieting: salvation after 11 days of waiting!

Water is drinkable again in Wieting: salvation after 11 days of waiting!

In the small community of Wieting in the St. Veit an der Glan district, Carinthia, residents can finally breathe a sigh of relief: after eleven long days, drinking water is safe again. Mayor Gabriele Dörflinger announced that the water no longer poses any health concerns and that the previous precautionary measures can be lifted immediately.

The problems began on November 8th when the municipality issued a drinking water warning. The water in the districts of Wieting, Kitschdorf, Hechtlsiedlung and Mösel was contaminated with bacteria. This resulted in the water having to be boiled for at least three minutes to drink. “Drinking this water can lead to health risks such as vomiting diarrhea and gastrointestinal irritation,” the municipality warned on its website.

The water is safe again

The good news that many in the community were eagerly awaiting finally came: the water in all affected districts is now drinkable again. The Wieting volunteer fire department also announced the rescue via social media and informed residents that they could consume the water without any concerns.

The mayor emphasized the immediate release of the water: “The water in the Wieting municipal area is in order again and released.” The situation has highlighted the importance of monitoring water quality to avoid health risks to the population. Thanks to the rapid response of the authorities and the support of the fire department, the problem was quickly resolved so that people can drink with peace of mind again.

Further information on the circumstances of the incident is available read here.