Because coliform bacteria were again detected in the drinking water of the municipality of Hohenlinden during a sample at the well, the Ebersberg State Health Office has ordered a boil to protect the population there. Coliform bacteria are bacteria whose detection can be an indicator of contamination of non-faecal or faecal origin. Similar contamination of the water had already been detected in May. At that time, the people of Hohenlinden had to boil their water for almost two weeks.
According to the district office, the water in Hohenlinden has to be boiled once again and then slowly cooled for at least ten minutes. This works well in a kettle.
Only boiled water should be used for drinking and preparing drinks, for preparing food and washing fruit and vegetables, for manually rinsing vessels and equipment in which food is prepared or stored, for brushing teeth and for cleaning open wounds will.
The local operator of the water supply is responsible for clarifying the cause. If you have any questions, the municipality of Hohenlinden is available on the telephone number (08124) 5312 16.