55,000 Residents in Kaufbeuren, Germany, Without Safe Drinking Water Due to Microbial Contamination
A water contamination incident in Kaufbeuren, Germany, has left 55,000 residents without safe drinking water. Ursula Wirkner and Matthias Schindele, the heads of water supply, last addressed the issue publicly in 2023, confirming the presence of microbes that can cause gastrointestinal problems. A boiling order remains in effect for the affected areas.
The contamination has spread across several districts, including Kaufbeuren, Pforzen, Rieden/Zellerberg, Friesenried, and Germaringen's Riederloh district. Residents have been advised to boil water before drinking or using it for cooking to kill any harmful microbes. Despite the ongoing situation, Ursula Wirkner and Matthias Schindele, the heads of the Kaufbeuren waterworks, have not yet provided further updates or comment on the current status of the water supply.
Since the initial public statement, no new information has been released by the waterworks officials. The boiling order remains in place, ensuring residents take necessary precautions until the water is declared safe again.
The microbial contamination in Kaufbeuren's water supply continues to affect a significant number of residents. While the heads of water supply last addressed the issue in 2023, no recent updates have been provided. The boiling order remains in effect, and residents are advised to follow the guidelines until further notice.
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