Gelsenwasser chlorinates Linnich drinking water after bacterial findings in supply network

• Gelsenwasser began precautionary chlorination of drinking water in Linnich on Sept. 25, 2026, following bacterial findings in an upstream supplier network.
• No boil-water advisory for Linnich; water remains safe for drinking and food preparation, including infant formula.
• Dosing set at up to 0.3 grams of chlorine per cubic meter at the Linnich reservoir; typical network concentration about 0.1 mg/L.
• Some customers may notice a chlorine odor or taste; the measure aims to disinfect the network and eliminate bacteria.

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