No traces of germs discovered in Chemnitz's potable water supply following thorough inspections.

In the city of Chemnitz, Germany, a concerning incident occurred at the beginning of July when the environmental bacterium Serratia fonticola was detected in the drinking water network. However, recent updates indicate that the situation has improved significantly.

The supplier of Chemnitz's drinking water, Versorger eins, along with the network operator inetz, the operator of the upstream network Südsachsen Wasser, and the Health and Prevention Office of the City of Chemnitz, have been working together to address this issue. They have implemented extensive network inspections and disinfection measures, which appear to have been effective in addressing the problem.

For over two weeks now, no traces of Serratia fonticola have been found in Chemnitz's drinking water. The drinking water in Chemnitz has once again met the regulatory limits, making it fully consumable.

The continuous monitoring of the water quality is a top priority. Around 850 water samples from the remote water supplier Zweckverband Fernwasser Südsachsen are taken annually, with over 100 water samples routinely examined by Versorger eins in Chemnitz each year. Furthermore, the Health and Prevention Office of the City of Chemnitz also takes official samples annually.

The involved partners are in communication with other regional and supraregional suppliers, scientific institutions, and authorities who have faced similar issues. Intensified monitoring and continued coordination among all involved institutions are ongoing to maintain the achieved status.

It is worth noting that the cause of the Serratia fonticola contamination in Chemnitz's drinking water has not been identified. Higher temperatures and stagnation due to low water consumption in parts of the water network are suspected to have contributed to the increase of Serratia fonticola, leading to the exceeding of the regulatory limit of zero coliform bacteria in 100 milliliters of drinking water.

Disinfection measures are being gradually reduced in Chemnitz's drinking water network, reflecting the improvement in the water quality. The regional water supply companies involved in the Chemnitz contamination issue, including eins energie in sachsen, inetz, and the Zweckverband Fernwasser Südsachsen, have cooperated with authorities and experts to resolve the issue.

As the situation continues to improve, the city of Chemnitz can rest assured that its drinking water remains under constant watch. The focus now shifts towards maintaining the quality and safety of the water supply, ensuring the well-being of the city's residents.