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[Hygiene problems with mineral and table waters].

W Steuer1

  • 1Medizinisches Landesuntersuchungsamt Stuttgart.

Das Offentliche Gesundheitswesen
|August 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Natural mineral water sources in Germany face significant chemical and microbiological contamination risks due to inadequate protection and hygiene. Urgent measures are needed to safeguard these vital water resources.

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Area of Science:

  • Food Science and Technology
  • Environmental Health
  • Microbiology

Context:

  • Federal German legislation defines mineral water, natural source water, and table water.
  • Microbiological limits and guiding values are established for water safety.
  • Baden-Württemberg's Land Bureau of Medical Testing conducts water quality examinations.

Purpose:

  • To assess the microbiological and chemical hazards affecting natural mineral water sources.
  • To compare examination results with established microbiological limits.
  • To identify vulnerabilities in water source protection and processing.

Summary:

  • Examinations reveal chemical and microbiological contamination risks in German mineral water sources, often lacking protected areas.
  • Inadequate hygiene during water recovery and filling further contributes to microbiological contamination.
  • Instances of exceeding limit values highlight regulatory challenges and the need for source protection.

Impact:

  • Highlights the vulnerability of natural mineral water sources to contamination.
  • Underscores the importance of stringent hygiene practices in water processing.
  • Emphasizes the critical need for enhanced protection of natural mineral water sources to ensure public health.

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