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Chlorine dosage in Jena: Drinking water with a chlorine smell from now on!
On August 15, 2025, the Thuringian long-distance water supply provided information about the chlorine dosage for drinking water in the Saale-Holzland district.
Chlorine dosage in Jena: Drinking water with a chlorine smell from now on!
On August 15, 2025, the Thuringian long-distance water supply will inform the city of JenaWasser about an important measure for drinking water safety. The chlorine dosage was put into operation in the elevated tank in Remderoda and affects around 11,000 households in various districts and communities. Particularly in the districts of Jena-Süd, Jena-West, Münchenroda/Remderoda and in the surrounding communities such as Lehesten and Bucha, a typical chlorine smell and taste can be noticed in the drinking water.
What does this mean for the citizens affected? Luckily, you can use your drinking water as usual without boiling it. The dosage of 0.2 mg/l corresponds to the guidelines of the Drinking Water Ordinance and represents a common disinfection process that is harmless to health. This measure was ordered due to microbiological abnormalities during control samples and is the responsibility of the Jena City Health Department.
Affected areas and measures
The affected districts in Jena include:
- Jena-Süd
- Jena-West
- Münchenroda/Remderoda
- Closewitz
- Cospeda
- Isserstedt
- Krippendorf
- Vierzehnheiligen
The following communities in the Saale-Holzland district are also affected:
- Lehesten
- Hainichen
- Zimmern
- Bucha
- Milda
- Altenberga
For anyone who would like to find out more about water quality, comprehensive information is available on the JenaWasser website: www.jenawasser.de/wasserqualitaet.
Implementation and further information
This chlorine dosage measure is implemented to eliminate possible health risks and to ensure the quality of the drinking water. This ongoing control and, on top of that, the city of Jena's proactive communication are crucial to maintaining the trust of the population.
It is important for citizens to be informed about such changes in order to avoid inconveniences when using drinking water. After all, you not only live in an area where water flows, but in a community that is concerned about safety and health.