More areas earmarked for brown rot

A certain number of areas, where a sprinkling ban with surface water applies, is expanded or added as a result of brown rot contamination. In addition, 4 areas will be lifted, because no more contamination has been found. The Ministry of Economic Affairs announces this in the Government Gazette.

6 areas where an irrigation ban applies will be further Bickery has an. In addition, 3 new small areas have been put on the map, 4 areas are being canceled by the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA). Brown rot (Ralstonia solanacearum) has not been found in the water here for several years.

Which areas are subject to a ban can be seen on an interactive map. The area changes took effect immediately.

Which areas may be infected with brown rot can be seen on an interactive card.

Niels van der Boom

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