Contaminated water leads to cooking ban issued by authorities within the specified district
Boiling Order Imposed in Horsdorf, Bad Staffelstein Due to Bacterial Contamination
A boiling order has been issued for the Bad Staffelstein suburb of Horsdorf in the Lichtenfels district, following the detection of bacterial contamination during a routine drinking water inspection. This is the latest announcement regarding the boiling order in Horsdorf.
The Lichtenfels County Office announced the boiling order on September 18, 2025, and it is effective immediately. The order applies to food preparation, teeth brushing, and cleaning open wounds, in addition to drinking.
Tap water in Horsdorf should only be used after cooking. To make boiled tap water safe for consumption, it should be boiled once until it bubbles, then let it cool slowly for at least 10 minutes. A water boiler is recommended for practical reasons during the cooking process.
Similar boiling orders have recently been in effect in the Hof district and the Bayreuth area. This is not the first time boiling orders have been imposed in Franconia due to drinking water contamination or technical difficulties such as pipe breaks.
The cause of the bacterial contamination in Horsdorf is still being investigated, and measures to resolve the issue have been initiated, including intensive bacteriological controls. No specific source has been confirmed yet.
The city of Bad Staffelstein has initiated immediate measures in response to the bacterial contamination. The water quality in Horsdorf will remain under scrutiny until it is restored, often through chlorination.
Despite the boiling order, tap water can still be used for personal hygiene, washing dishes, laundry, and flushing toilets. This boiling order is a temporary measure to protect the population from potential bacterial infections.
The boiling order will remain in effect until the results of the bacteriological tests are satisfactory, which typically takes between six and ten days. The Lichtenfels County Office announced the extension of the boiling order for Horsdorf on September 18, 2025.
Residents are urged to follow the boiling order carefully to ensure their safety. Updates on the water quality in Horsdorf will be provided as more information becomes available.
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