Shock in Fulpmes: Drinking water contaminated after storms!

Shock in Fulpmes: Drinking water contaminated after storms!

Fulpmes, Österreich - in Fulpmes, Tyrol, a drinking water warning is given due to severe storms. As Kosmo , there were heavy rains last weekend that caused significant damage, including the destruction of two pedestrian bridges. The situation on the Margaretenbach, which was about to overflow, is particularly critical

The municipal administration has published a public warning and informs the population that the water from the Schlicker source may only be used after boiling. This applies to the preparation of food, drinking water, brushing your teeth, washing your hands and the production of ice cubes. For body hygiene, boiled and cooled water is recommended, especially for risk groups such as toddlers, seniors and people with a weakened immune system.

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The water supply from the nearby pinnis source, which the villages Medraz Dorf and Medraz provided silence, is not affected. In order to exclude health risks, the water must be boiled for at least three minutes. The duration of the contamination is currently unclear, and the molar bid remains until the implementation and evaluation of harmless microbiological examinations.

The municipality undertakes continuous water samples and regular rinsing of the line network to restore drinking water quality. The trimming bid is only lifted after two consecutive, perfect samples. In the meantime, the residents concerned are asked to keep up with further information from the community.

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