New oil lock for Mühlberg: heavy protection against pollution!

New oil lock for Mühlberg: heavy protection against pollution!

Mühlberg, Deutschland - The Mühlberg fire brigade has equipped itself with a new oil barrier that replaces an old and worn lock. This innovative lock is an important step towards the fast and effective containment of water-contaminating fabrics, especially in view of the recent incidents in the Mühlberg and Uebigau-Wahrenbrück area, where the Black Elster was affected in excavator accidents. The district fire chief Steffen Ludewig expressed his gratitude for the new equipment and emphasized its crucial importance for water protection.

The new oil lock consists of an oil -resistant outer skin, which is equipped with swimming bodies and diving elements. With a total length of 100 meters and ten segments, it can be rolled up via a reel and is therefore ready to use. The adapter even enables an extension through additional locks, which is extremely practical for larger areas. These oil barriers are essential aids for containing oil accidents on waters such as rivers, lakes and seas. They prevent the spread of oil and at the same time facilitate the safe removal of pollutant substances to minimize serious pollution.

effective emergency measures

When will this new oil lock be used? In the event of an oil accident, the standard drain stipulates that immediate emergency measures are taken. The use begins with the discovery of an oil leak, whereupon the fire brigade is alerted. According to denios.de, this also includes the notification of responsible bodies such as water authorities or specialists from local companies. It is particularly important that operators of sewage systems or water supply companies are also informed in order to address possible dangers directly.

The first step in an emergency is the implementation of life -saving measures, followed by securing the scene of the accident and the assessment of the leaked material. It is crucial to stop the leak and prevent the spread of a possible expansion of damage. Denios emphasizes that the authorities have to be informed immediately in larger oil accidents.

The role of oil weirs

What many do not know: Oil weirs are special special extinguishers that are formed by official and company fire departments. Their main task is to react quickly with the mineral oil products that have been completed. Such operations in traffic accidents are particularly common, where it is necessary to combat the spread of the oil to water. The new equipment of the Mühlberg fire brigade is therefore an important step towards prevention and containing oil accidents.

However, the challenges do not fail. In the event of an oil accident, specialists must also check the amount of the leaked oil and, if necessary, check the surface for its sealing or water permeability. All of these measures are crucial to ensure sustainable water protection and not unnecessarily burden the environment.

With the new oil lock, the Mühlberg fire brigade is now available to an effective means that not only reacts promptly, but also contributes preventively to protect our waters.