Shock in Fulpmes: Drinking water contaminated after storms!

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Nach schweren Unwettern ist die Trinkwasserqualität in Fulpmes, Tirol, gefährdet. Abkochgebot für Schlickerquelle gilt bis zu sicheren Proben.
After severe storms, the drinking water quality in Fulpmes, Tyrol, is at risk. Cooking bid for Schlickerquelle applies to safe samples. (Symbolbild/DNAT)

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.

drinking water supply and measures

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.

water quality in Austria

Environmental Office that in Austria the condition evaluation of surface waters is based on biological quality elements. Exceeding the guidelines for chemical-physical parameters were found, especially in nutrients in about 20 % of the rivers. Individual cases of exceedance by pollutants such as ammonium and PAK have also been documented.

These results are checked every three years at selected measuring points to determine long -term trends for priority fabrics in sediments and fishing. According to the biological assessment of 28 lakes examined, all are in very good or good condition.

For more information about the drinking water warnings in Fulpmes, see also krone.at .

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