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Augsburg County Imposes Bathing Ban at Rothsee After Bacteria Surge

Routine testing detected massive exceedances of fecal bacteria, prompting a closure to protect swimmers.

Overview

  • The state health office in the Augsburg district ordered an immediate ban at Rothsee in Zusmarshausen, effective until further notice.
  • Monday's routine seasonal checks found multiple limit violations for E. coli and enterococci in the lake.
  • Officials warn of health risks for bathers, including possible diarrheal illness or wound infections if the ban is ignored.
  • People who recently swam there and develop symptoms are advised to contact their primary care doctor promptly.
  • County leader Martin Sailer urged strict compliance, and a late-July closure of Fischach’s natural pool followed a suspected rain-driven contamination.