Tens of Thousands of Citizens Told to Boil Drinking Water - Karlsruhe residents warned to boil tap water over E. coli fears

Residents in parts of the Karlsruhe district have been told to boil their tap water before drinking it. Authorities suspect bacterial contamination, including possible E. coli, in the water supply. The warning covers the town of Stutensee and the Büchenau district of Bruchsal.

The advisory affects around 28,000 people across the two areas. Stutensee, with a population of 25,300, and Bruchsal-Büchenau, home to 2,700 residents, are both included in the notice. Officials have confirmed that E. coli may be present, which can lead to stomach illnesses if consumed.

As a precaution, the water will also be treated with chlorine. The restriction is unlikely to be lifted before the weekend, as further test results are still pending. Authorities have not provided details on how long the issue has persisted or whether similar warnings have occurred in the past.

The boil-water notice remains in place for now. Residents must continue treating their tap water until officials confirm it is safe. A final decision on lifting the advisory will depend on the upcoming test outcomes.