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Improved assurance of drinking water quality in buildings
A number of amendments to the Drinking Water Ordinance (TrinkwV) have boosted the quality standards for drinking water. The centre of attention has been drinking water pipes and systems in buildings which, as has been determined, may not impair the quality of drinking water. Starting this November the drinking water supply systems in commercially used buildings and apartment buildings must be tested for legionella. Up to now this obligation applied only to public buildings. “This considerable improvement in consumer protection will help to avoid legionella contamination of drinking water”, said Thomas Holzmann, Vice-President of the Federal Environment Agency (UBA). Certain technical regulations governing construction and operation of new drinking water supply systems have also become binding. This is to ensure that no unsuitable materials are used in drinking water systems which might emit traces of chemicals into the drinking water. Germany has become the first country in the European Union (EU) to introduce a limit on uranium in drinking water. read more
