Bacteriological contamination in parts of Winnweiler and in the Hochstein district
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
The Verbandsgemeindewerke Winnweiler informs the citizens that in parts of Winnweiler and in the Hochstein district, chlorination has been carried out in coordination with the local health authority since September 18, 2025 due to bacteriological contamination of the drinking water. In addition, the affected households are required to boil their water.
Streets affected
Winnweiler district
- Alsenzstraße: 3-35 (odd), 2-48 (even)
- Am Dorsberg: 11-23 (odd), 12-16 (even)
- At Grumberg
- Am Kreuzweg: 1-19 (odd), 2-18 (even)
- On the Potzbacher path
- Am Stockborn
- Berliner Strasse
- Breslauer Str.
- Danziger Strasse
- Donnersbergstraße: 11-39 (odd), 16-50 (even)
- Dr.-Wilhelm-Erb-Straße
- Dresdner Straße: 13-43 (odd), 14-44 (even)
- Erfurter Straße
- Gymnasiumstraße: 15-23a (odd), 16-32 (even)
- Höringer Street
- High school sports field
- Im Hainzenthal: 1-39 (odd), 2-20 (even)
- Kolpingstrasse
- Leipziger Strasse
- Magdeburger Strasse
- Neugasse: 31-57 (odd), 50-88 (even)
- Prinzenstraße: 1-15 (odd), 2-6 (even)
- School road
- Wichernstraße: 1-23 (odd), 2-28 (even)
- To the Hasenbusch
Hochstein district
- Alsenzstrasse
- Old path
- At the Salzberg
- Railroad posts and boules club
- Cemetery road
- Gienanthstraße
- In the willows
- Kahlhecker Weg
- Factory road
Chlorination is used exclusively to ensure a hygienically safe drinking water supply at all times. The dosing is carried out in such a way that the values are within the legal requirements of the Drinking Water Ordinance. No adverse health effects are to be expected. Please note: Chlorinated water is unsuitable for aquariums.
Precautionary measure
To rule out any risk, we ask all affected households to boil drinking water for at least 10 minutes before using it for drinking, cooking or preparing food and drinks.
The limit value exceedance is expected to continue for a few more days. As soon as the drinking water quality is restored and chlorination is discontinued, we will inform you immediately.
If you have any questions, please contact the Verbandsgemeindewerke Winnweiler on 06302 602 96.