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.