Pasching fights Pfas: Safe drinking water supply for those affected

Von WOM

In Pasching, an important step was taken to protect the health of the citizens. The municipality has decided to enable households that have not yet been connected to the public drinking water network. This project primarily serves to protect against possible dangers from PFAS, a group of chemicals that can affect people and nature.

pfas, abbreviated for per and polyfluoralkyl substances, are durable in the environment and can accumulate in the groundwater. In Pasching, increased PFAS values ​​were found in the groundwater, which the municipality moved to the action. The connection to the safe drinking water network is a proactive measure to protect residents from the health risks of possible contamination.

Details about the project

In the course of this initiative, a total of 535 meters of water pipes are laid in order to connect the affected households. The chosen method, called horizontal flushing drilling process, enables the lines to be laid with minimal impairments for the land of the residents. In this way, the interference in the environment is reduced as far as possible - a clear advantage for the residents.

The total construction costs for this project is around 115,000 euros. For households that benefit from this measure, only the usual connection fees are incurred, as are also raised in other parts of the community. "Our priority is to protect citizens from health risks and to ensure safe water supply," explains Mayor Markus Hofko.

The construction work is scheduled for this autumn to give residents access to clean drinking water as quickly as possible. This is a significant step for the community and underlines Pasching's commitment to actively act against environmental pollution.

This decision follows the latest developments that indicate the need to ensure the water supply sustainably. The municipality thus sets a sign of protecting the quality of life of its residents and the effort for a responsible handling of natural resources.

The measure is part of a more extensive plan to improve the infrastructure in Pasching and to implement more environmentally friendly solutions that benefit the environment and at the same time ensure the safety of the population.

For more information, those responsible for the municipality are available at any time to answer questions and inform about the progress of the construction work. These planned steps are not only a progress for the safety of the water supply, but also a sign that the municipality of Pasching is ready to invest in the future.