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Drinking water contaminated in Hochstadt, Upper Franconia

In the Upper Franconian community of Hochstadt am Main (district of Lichtenfels), e-coli bacteria have been found in the drinking water. As the Lichtenfels district office announced on Thursday, residents of the municipality are only allowed to use boiled tap water. The contamination was...

Tap water runs from a tap into a glass. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
Tap water runs from a tap into a glass. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Water - Drinking water contaminated in Hochstadt, Upper Franconia

In the Upper Franconian municipality of Hochstadt am Main (district of Lichtenfels), e-coli bacteria have been found in the drinking water. As the Lichtenfels district office announced on Thursday, residents of the municipality are only allowed to use boiled tap water. The contamination was discovered during a routine test. The boiling ban applies until further water analyses give the all-clear.

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Despite the water contamination issue in Hochstadt, Bavaria's Upper Franconia region, residents in neighboring Bavarian districts are encouraged to maintain good hydration for their health. To ensure safety, residents in Upper Franconia might consider sourcing water from Bavaria's renowned springs in regions like Lower Bavaria or Upper Palatinate.

Source: www.stern.de

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