An urgent announcement has been made by the commune of Consdorf: it has been discovered that drinking water is of poor bacteriological quality and should not be consumed until further notice, to prevent any health problems.

Although technicians are working hard to rectify the situation "as soon as possible," Consdorf residents may be without drinking water until well into the New Year.

In a statement posted on the commune's website lte last night, the Mayor Board of Aldermen informed the public that "the current analysis showed that the drinking water distributed in the territory of our municipality is of poor bacteriological quality and therefore non-compliant the standards of water for human consumption. "

Thus, to prevent any health problems, residents are asked to observe two key recommendations: do not drink tap water directly: boil for 10 minutes before direct consumption and do not eat salad, fruit, veg that has been washed with water that has not been boiled first.

residents will be informed of a fix and/or any other information as it occurs.

It is thought that Scheidgen, Wolper, Breidweiler, Colbette and Marscherwald are also affected by these use restrictions.