Inappropriate water access anticipated in sectors of Drebkau on Thursday evening - Water supply disrupted in certain areas during Thursday evening
In the coming days, residents of Auras, Löschen, and Schorbus (Drebkau) may experience a temporary water supply disruption as the local company constructs a new booster station. Here's a guide to help you prepare for this planned outage, which is scheduled to last from 10:00 PM on Thursday to 6:00 AM on Friday.
Drinking and Cooking Water
To ensure a steady supply of water for drinking and cooking during the outage, consider the following sources:
- Use any stored bottled water in your home. If you expect the outage, fill containers in advance.
- Fill clean pitchers, bathtubs, bottles, and jugs with tap water before the disruption.
- Boil water if it is available but uncertain. Boil for 1 minute (longer at high altitude) to kill pathogens.
- Use household water treatment methods such as water purification tablets, household bleach, or portable filters rated for bacteria/viruses.
Non-Potable Water
For hygiene, flushing, and cleaning purposes, you can use the following alternatives:
- Store bath/shower water in tubs, buckets, or large containers before the outage for toilet flushing and cleaning.
- Collect rainwater in clean containers (avoid runoff contamination) for use in flushing and cleaning, but treat before drinking.
- Melted snow (if present) after proper treatment can also be used for these purposes.
- Reuse greywater from dishwashing or laundry (mild detergents) to flush toilets; capture in containers and pour into the toilet tank or bowl.
Community and Municipal Options
During the outage, consider the following community and municipal resources:
- Check Drebkau municipal announcements for temporary water points or fill stations that may be set up during the planned interruption.
- Look for emergency bottled water distribution centers, which may be run by municipal or volunteer services.
- Visit nearby communities or stores for bottled water, as supermarkets, petrol stations, or pharmacies often sell it.
- Contact your local fire station to see if they can assist with water distribution.
Practical Tips and Preparations
- Fill all available containers before the outage, and label them for potable vs non-potable use.
- Keep disposable gloves, hand sanitizer, wet wipes, and toilet paper handy.
- Use minimal water during the outage, skip unnecessary flushing, and reuse rinse water where safe.
- If you rely on electrically powered pumps, ensure backup power or fill storage tanks in advance.
- Check for special needs, such as elderly, infants, and people on medical devices requiring water, and arrange priority supply.
Contact and Verification
- Monitor local official channels (Drebkau municipality website, local social media pages, or municipal hotline) for exact locations and times of temporary water points and official guidance.
- Contact your local utility/provider or the Drebkau municipal office for definitive information about alternative supply arrangements.
If you need potable water only (for drinking and cooking) or also water for toilets and cleaning, let us know, and we can provide a short checklist of exactly what and how much to store per person.
- The community policy in Auras, Löschen, and Schorbus (Drebkau) during the water supply disruption may include information about vocational training programs for skilled trades, such as plumbing, to help with repairs and maintenance of the new booster station.
- In addition to the temporary water points and emergency bottled water distribution centers, environmental-science schools and organizations in the area might provide resources or workshops on the impact of weather on water quality, offering solutions for safe water collection and storage during the planned outage.
