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Boil-Water Advisory Issued for Bad Herrenalb After Tap Water Contamination

The advisory remains open-ended until tests confirm the water supply is free of contamination

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Overview

  • Landratsamt Calw issued the boil-water advisory on June 17 after detecting turbidity and potential health risks in parts of Bad Herrenalb’s tap water.
  • Households must flush taps until the water runs clear before bringing it to a rolling boil for at least ten minutes.
  • The directive applies indefinitely and will not be lifted until laboratory results verify the water is safe to drink.
  • Stadtwerke crews have begun inspecting the municipal network and treating the supply to remove the contaminants.
  • Officials warn against using unboiled tap water for drinking, cooking, or dental hygiene to prevent illness.