Expert warns: This is how health risks from tap water can be avoided

Expert warns: This is how health risks from tap water can be avoided

According to a report by www.fr.de,

The water quality in Germany is very good. However, the consumer advice center warns that tap water can be harmful to health. Germs such as legionella or bisphenol A can multiply in standing water that remains in the pipes. The Federal Environment Agency recommends letting the water run until it is noticeably cooler before drinking it. The consumer advice center has also established a so-called “4-hour rule”, which states that the water should always be drained if the tap has not been used for more than four hours. This is to ensure that the water is safe to use. Nevertheless, the consumer advice center recommends collecting the water and using it for other purposes in order to avoid wasting water.

Adhering to the “4-hour rule” and allowing the water to drain as recommended may result in increased water usage. In the long term, this could lead to a shortage of resources and increased strain on drinking water supplies, particularly in areas where water has already had to be rationed. At the same time, it is pointed out that the industry continues to have free access to water supplies, which is causing resentment. Overall, this could lead to increased political and social discourse about the use of drinking water in Germany.