Benzine additive makes tap water taste in Baden and Würenlos
Residents in Baden and Würenlos in Aargau may notice a petrol-like taste in their tap water due to traces of the fuel additive ETBE found in the groundwater flow. Although the levels are significantly below the legal limit and the water is safe to drink and can be used without restriction, authorities are investigating how the residues entered the groundwater.
- Location
- Baden and Würenlos, Aargau
- Country
- 🇨🇭 Switzerland
- Start
- Unknown
- End
- Ongoing
- Event type
- Chemical contamination
- Status
- Active
- Region
- Aargau
- Last updated
Verlauf
- · Meldung erstmals erfasst
- · Datensatz zuletzt aktualisiert
What to do now
- 1Do not drink tap water, boiling does not remove chemicals.
- 2Use bottled water or verified alternative supply.
- 3Activated carbon or reverse osmosis filters can help, not every filter is suitable.
- 4Follow official guidance on showering and washing.
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