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Greifswald Lifts Tap Water Boil Order After Bacteria Levels Drop

After a brief boil order, Greifswald's tap water is safe again. Residents can now drink and use water as normal.

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This is a black and white image, in this image there is a tap and water flowing from the tap.

Greifswald Lifts Tap Water Boil Order After Bacteria Levels Drop

Residents of Greifswald can now use tap water without any restrictions, following a routine inspection that detected low levels of enterococci bacteria in August 2023. The health department has lifted the boiling order for the city, ensuring safe drinking water for all.

The city of Greifswald, excluding the island of Riems, was affected by the contamination. A routine drinking water inspection in August 2023 detected low amounts of enterococci. Despite the presence of bacteria, inspections at the waterworks found no defects and no bacteria at any tap. The health department promptly issued a boiling order for the affected area to ensure safety. However, recent tests have confirmed that the water is now safe to use without boiling.

The city of Greifswald has resolved the drinking water contamination issue. Residents can now use tap water as normal, with no boiling required. The waterworks have been inspected and found to be free of defects and bacteria.

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