Mure Hit Sewage Treatment Plant: E.-Coli-Alarm in Tyrol
Following a mudslide that damaged the sewage treatment plant in Sölden at the end of July, the Ötztaler Ache river remains heavily contaminated with E. coli bacteria. The situation is tense, with the state of Tyrol reporting elevated germ counts that have led to an extension of shipping bans. This ongoing incident represents a significant microbiological burden on the regional water system, relevant for potential drinking water concerns.
- Location
- Sölden, Tyrol
- Country
- 🇦🇹 Austria
- Start
- 01/07/2026, 02:00
- End
- Ongoing
- Event type
- Microbiological, Limit exceeded
- Status
- Active
- Region
- Tyrol
- Last updated
Verlauf
- · Meldung erstmals erfasst
- · Beginn laut Quelle
- · Datensatz zuletzt aktualisiert
What to do now
- 1Boil water before drinking or use bottled water.
- 2Contact a doctor if gastrointestinal symptoms occur.
- 3Maintain hygiene during cooking and handwashing.
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