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Back|Information regarding water for two towns. It's about coliform bacteria
Information regarding water for two towns. It's about coliform bacteria
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Information regarding water for two towns. It's about coliform bacteria

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  • The Government Security Center issued a warning to the residents of Chocianów and Raków in the province.
  • Lower Silesia.
  • Tap water is suitable for consumption only after boiling due to the presence of coliform bacteria.

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Detection of coliform bacteria in the water supply results in a recommendation to boil the water before drinking.

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Information regarding water for two towns. It's about coliform bacteria

The Government Center for Security issued a message for the residents of Chocianów and Raków in the province. Lower Silesia. This is water from the local water supply. The services warned that it is only suitable for consumption after boiling.

How long do you need to boil water?

An announcement on this matter was also issued by the District Sanitary and Epidemiological Station in Polkowice.

Water should be boiled for at least two minutes, the sanitary services said.

According to the recommendations, water must be boiled if it is to be used for brushing teeth and dishes and before bathing newborns and infants.

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  • The Government Security Center issued a warning to the residents of Chocianów and Raków in the province.
  • Lower Silesia.
  • Tap water is suitable for consumption only after boiling due to the presence of coliform bacteria.

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