Water pipe break in Lienz: cellar flooded, traffic blocked

Water pipe break in Lienz: cellar flooded, traffic blocked

in Lienz, a broken water pipe on Thursday evening, November 14th, caused excitement. The incident occurred in Rosengasse, where the water had already penetrated into the basement of a house. The situation was first noticed by the tenants, who then informed the homeowner. Despite the break in water, the homeowner was able to act quickly and contact the waterworks to defuse the situation.

The team of waterworks Lienz was able to act immediately and closed the water pipe slide to stop further water exit. This turned out to be a crucial step to contain the problem. Due to these measures, however, some houses in Rosengasse and Johannesplatz remained without water until Friday morning, since the water system was temporarily switched off for the necessary repairs. This fast reaction helped to avoid greater damage and to ensure the safety of the residents.

measures and restrictions

The municipality and the fire brigade Lienz were also immediately informed about the incident. The affected area was closed to general traffic in order not to endanger the repair work and offer the employees of the waterworks a safe working environment.

The situation represents an important teaching in the importance of quick reaction in emergencies. As a rule, such incidents can cause serious damage to the affected buildings and the infrastructure. Thanks to the fast measures of the waterworks and the authority, a potentially catastrophic situation could be averted. Further information about the incident can be found in an article by www.osttirol-heute

Text: Editor, Photo: Adobestock