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Kaufbeuren Boil-Water Order to Remain for Days as Himmelstadt Issues Separate Advisory

An all-clear requires three consecutive negative results that take roughly 48 hours each to process, making a lift unlikely before Saturday.

Overview

  • Routine testing detected a small enterococci exceedance in Kaufbeuren’s supply, triggering a boil order for Kaufbeuren, Pforzen, Rieden/Zellerberg and Friesenried.
  • Authorities report extensive pipe flushing and disinfection underway, and the regional emergency services association issued a NINA warning.
  • Residents are instructed to boil water for 10 minutes before drinking, cooking or brushing teeth, while dishwashers, washing machines and showers can be used as normal.
  • Officials say three straight negative samples are needed to lift restrictions, with lab analyses taking about 48 hours per sample.
  • Himmelstadt in the Main-Spessart district is under a separate boil advisory with chlorination in place, and mineral water is advised for preparing infant formula.