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Chemnitz: First successes in the fight against germs in drinking water!
Chemnitz reports coliform germs in drinking water. Elimination measures are showing initial success. Those affected should exercise caution.
Chemnitz: First successes in the fight against germs in drinking water!
There is currently excitement in Chemnitz about the drinking water supply. What exactly happened? In recent days, coliform environmental germs, especially the bacteriumSerratia fonticola, detected in drinking water. But fortunately the responsible authorities reacted quickly. The company Eins Energie in Saxony and the network operator inetz are already committed to determining the cause and eliminating the problem. Thanks to intensive measures such as flushing and disinfection in the drinking water network, there are already initial successes to report - the most recent samples on Sunday no longer show any evidence of bacteria.
Those responsible are serious: The controls will continue closely in the coming days to ensure that the drinking water remains safe for all Chemnitz residents. Network flushing and disinfection measures continue to be carried out to guarantee the quality of the water. In order to clear up misunderstandings, it should be emphasized thatSerratia fonticolais a bacterium that occurs in the environment, but does not interact with intestinal germsE.colishould be confused.
What is the risk?
There is a low risk for most citizens. According to the experts, there are only potential problems for people with the most severe immunosuppression - such as stem cell or organ transplant recipients, patients undergoing chemotherapy, and newborns and premature babies. Those affected should definitely only use boiled or packaged drinking water. People without immune deficiency can consume drinking water without any concerns.
More information
For more detailed information about coliform bacteria, see Federal Environment Agency valuable insights. It also says on the platform Drinking water currently further informative reporting available.
The situation is worrying, but the authorities' quick reactions show that the safety of the drinking water supply in Chemnitz remains a top priority. So let's follow the recommendations to go through life healthy and cheerful!