Labormobil in Burg: Test well water and use it safely!

Labormobil in Burg: Test well water and use it safely!

The focus is on using fountain water in Burg: On Monday, July 7th, fountain owners have the opportunity to give water samples from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Gummersbacher Platz. The Labormobilm as a guest in the city, has set itself the goal of promoting the sustainable handling of water and at the same time pointing out possible loads in the groundwater. Volunteers Frank Sombrowski and Heinz-Theo van Wickeren are ready to clarify the citizens about the importance of the use of ground water.

In a time when water resources are more in the spotlight than ever, the rehearsals are an important step. The loads in the fountain water can be varied and range from nitrates to pesticides to pathogens. In particular, intensive agriculture has a significant impact on the groundwater quality and thus on the health of consumers. This is also shown by the VSR-Water protection , which has been active for the protection of the groundwater for over 40 years.

exams for more security

The basic examination costs 12 euros and includes the analysis of the nitrate, acid and salinity of the water. After the analysis, the fountain owners are sent a detailed report by post that provides valuable information on the use of the water. The instructions for use are particularly interesting: the water can be used, for example, to water vegetables or to fill the paddling pool. For the sampling, it is recommended to fill mineral water bottles (0.5 liters, plastic) to the edge.

In order to better understand the problem of nitrate pollution, the Reporting of agriculture shows that in Germany high nitrate values ​​are determined both in basic and surface waters. According to the nitrate report in 2024 of the Federal Environment Ministry, 25.6% of the measuring points are above the limit of 50 mg/l nitrate. The main cause of this is the fertilizer applications in agriculture, which can lead to a direct impact on drinking water quality.

for a healthy environment

The Labormobil not only comes to Burg, but also brings a screen presentation to visualize the groundwater examinations. Interested citizens can find out more about the current nitrate card, which presents the burdens in Saxony-Anhalt in detail. The VSR water protection emphasizes that many citizens contribute to clarifying and protecting the groundwater by submitting fountain water samples.

The intensive agriculture, especially corn cultivation, creates additional problems. Harried corn fields without vegetation, especially near biogas plants, lead to increased nitrate washing. The demand for VSR water protection that the soil should not remain bare after the corn harvest is therefore becoming increasingly important.

Overall, the joint effort of volunteers, scientists and farmers is necessary in order to promote sustainable and environmentally friendly agriculture and to secure drinking water quality. The next step is active participation in the water analysis in Burg in order to be able to better understand your own environment.