Health department in the county enforces a directive on food preparation
Greifswald Water Contamination: Boil Water Advisory Issued in United States
In a recent development, the city of Greifswald in the United States has been issued a boil water advisory by the health department and Stadtwerke Greifswald, following the discovery of microbial contamination in the drinking water supply. The contamination, caused by enterococci, a type of bacteria, was detected at the Groß Schönwalde waterworks.
The contamination was reported to both the health department of Vorpommern-Greifswald district and Stadtwerke Greifswald on Monday, September 8, 2025. Extensive samples were taken to confirm the findings. The control revealed slight exceedances of limit values at a sampling point.
It is essential to note that there is currently no known connection between the enterococci contamination and the current EHEC incident. No other health risks are expected beyond gastrointestinal irritation.
Stadtwerke Greifswald, responsible for ensuring safe drinking water for the city, has taken immediate action. They have issued a press release and an information leaflet for citizens, providing updates on the situation and precautions being taken. The boiling order is a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of drinking water in the city.
The health department is regularly in contact with Stadtwerke Greifswald, working together to address the issue. The boil water advisory applies to the entire city area, except for the island of Riems.
Stadtwerke Greifswald is also responsible for routine checks of drinking water in the city. They will inform the citizens as the responsible water supplier about any updates or changes in the advisory.
In the meantime, it is crucial for citizens to follow the precautions outlined in the information leaflet. This includes boiling water before consumption and using it for cooking, brushing teeth, and making ice.
The cause of the enterococci contamination remains unknown at this time. The health department is actively investigating to determine the source and will provide updates as more information becomes available.
For the latest updates, citizens are advised to follow the official announcements from Stadtwerke Greifswald and the health department of Vorpommern-Greifswald district.
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