Minister of Health: Bathrooms in BW shine - avoid these two!

Minister of Health: Bathrooms in BW shine - avoid these two!

Mulfingen, Deutschland - When the temperatures rise, many Baden-Württembergers are drawn to the bathing lakes. But what about water quality? According to a current report of the Merkur Bathing spots in the country are rated as "very good" or "well suited" for swimming. This is also evident on the current bathing water maps of the country, which were presented by Health Minister Manne Lucha on May 26th in Stuttgart.

The water quality of the Baden-Württemberg lakes shines in a European comparison and makes a good impression. "We can rely on our bathing lakes," emphasizes Minister Lucha and emphasizes that this quality goes far beyond the European average, as well as the Ministry of Social Affairs and Integration determined.

bathing pleasure with restrictions

Despite the predominantly excellent water quality, there are also two swimming lakes in which bathing is urgently advised. In addition, four other lakes have only achieved "sufficient" quality. The problematic bathing areas are:

• Sunthauser See in Bad Dürrheim (Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis): closed since 2021 due to increased microbiological loads.
• Metzisweiler Weiher in Bad Wurzach (Ravensburg district): bathing ban due to increased microbial content.
• bathing lake book in Rainau (Ostalbkreis): Sufficient water quality.
• reservoir in Mulfingen (Hohenlohekreis): also sufficient values.
• bathing lake Hermuthausen in Ingelfingen (Hohenlohekreis): also only sufficient quality.
• Baggersee Eggenstein in Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen (district of Karlsruhe): only reaches sufficient values.

If you are planning a trip to one of the bathing lakes, you will definitely note the regional information and warnings. These are essential for the safety of the bathers, especially in times of heavy rain or hygienic stress caused by water birds, as have been observed in recent years.

regular checks ensure security

In order to guarantee continuous monitoring, the health authorities take water samples at least once a month during the bathing season. These controls are part of a comprehensive system based on an EU directive on bathing water quality. This also includes that the water supply is regularly checked with regard to the microbiological load, as the Environmental Federal Office . These measures have led to a high overall rating of bathing water quality in Germany in recent years, so that 98 percent of bathing water meets the requirements of the EU.

for everyone who wants to immerse yourself in the refreshing waters of Baden-Württemberg without worrying is essential to comply with the information and warnings. After all, you want to enjoy the water without having to worry about the quality!