Wiesbaden Residents Urged to Boil Tap Water After Bacteria Detection
Wiesbaden's city center residents are advised to boil their tap water after enterococci bacteria were detected, indicating potential fecal contamination. The contamination was confirmed on Friday, October 31, following a sample collection on Wednesday, October 29.
The bacteria, naturally present in the human intestine, suggest water contamination. The districts of Amöneburg, Kastel, and Kostheim are unaffected as they use a different water source managed by Mainzer Netze GmbH. As a precaution, the city has updated its FAQs and issued a boil-water notice. Drinking unboiled water may carry a slightly elevated risk of illness, particularly for vulnerable groups. Follow-up tests have so far shown no further contamination, but the advisory remains in place. Upon receiving the findings, the city's water utility and authorities promptly notified residents.
Wiesbaden's city center residents should boil their tap water as a precaution against enterococci bacteria. While follow-up tests show no further contamination, the advisory remains in effect. The city's water utility continues to monitor the situation closely.
