In the market town of Mauerbach in Lower Austria, a suspicious foam formation was discovered in its own stream on Thursday morning. It is now believed that the water was contaminated with detergents.
Residents of the Mauerbach in Vienna-Penzing discovered foam and dead fish in the water on Thursday evening and informed the authorities. The Viennese professional fire brigade went out to determine the contamination. Only at the interface of the Mauerbach with the river Wien could it be determined that cleaning agents were involved.
contamination derived
The contamination extended over a total distance of 20 kilometers to the river Wien. A flood defense could then be constructed at the Stubenbrug. The contamination was diverted to this blockade in the center of Vienna.
investigations are underway
The criminal investigation department of Lower Austria (environmental crime) has started the investigation. The investigations must show whether a suspicion of where the contamination could come from is confirmed. Experts have already been appointed by the public prosecutor’s office in St. Pölten.
Source: Krone
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