Big hole on Reichenbacher Strasse: What is behind it?

Big hole on Reichenbacher Strasse: What is behind it?

in Cologne, Reichenbacher Strasse is on everyone's lips again. After long construction work for the expansion of the Flurstraße intersection, there was now trouble from drivers: a large hole in the freshly paved double lane in the city, directly in front of house No. 111. How radiozwickau.de reports, this unsightly surprise was caused by damage to the water pipes. A change of counter revealed defective shut -off devices that had to be repaired as soon as possible.

After half a year of heated discussions and construction work, the damage has now been remedied. But what are the causes of such perforated dramas, some of which appear unannounced on the street? With a reliable domestic water connection, the water supply of every building is and falls. In particular, pipes and lines can wear out over time, which not only affects water quality, but not least could also cause leaks. Quick action is required in these problems, and those responsible often have to react quickly.

quick solutions for a big problem

For homeowners there are some warning signals that point out that it is time to renew the domestic water connection:

• rusty or leaky lines
• pressure drop in the water system
• discoloration in the water
• leak or moisture near the water pipes

The costs for such a renewal vary depending on the scope of the work and can be between 2,500 and 6,000 euros. The regional price differences should also not be underestimated, according to [derauherr.de] (https://derbauherr.de/hauswasser connection-erneuen/).

legal requirements and modernizations

A small ray of hope for the owners of older houses: Funding programs for the renewal of outdated water pipes are on the rise in many cities. It is particularly important to replace old pale lines for health reasons. According to the legal provisions, such as the new requirements based on the drinking water regulation of 2023, only certified specialist companies are authorized to carry out work on the domestic water connection. Above all, value is placed on modern, corrosion -resistant materials.

A topic that is becoming increasingly important is the energy efficiency in drinking water installation. Certain techniques, such as ultrafiltration, could help maintain health in your own four walls, while at the same time energy costs are reduced - a goal that is funded by the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy as part of the research project "Ultrafiltration as an element of energy efficiency in drinking water hygiene", such as dvgw.de notes. The results of this project are expected for 2024 and could set new standards.

After the damage has now been remedied in Reichenbacher Strasse, the street work is to be continued quickly so that traffic can flow normally again at the beginning of next week. It will be interesting to see how the streets and lines in Cologne will develop in the future - after all, the supply infrastructure is the backbone of every living city.