On Saturday evening (May 6, 2023), around 7:50 p.m., according to information from the Ansbach police station, pollution (oil film) of the Sulzbach was found near Birkach (part of the municipality of Lehrberg, Ansbach district), which flowed in the direction of the Franconian Rezat.
As the origin could promptly Find property in Birkach be made, the report says. A 66-year-old obviously had the Forgot to refuel his tractor on his propertyto turn off the pump of a beer dispenser. In addition, the corresponding one is probably still there The system hose burstaccording to the police.
The outgoing As a result, fuel finally reached the Sulzbach via the sewage system. The fire brigades from Flachslanden, Lehrberg and Gräfenbuch were there with around 50 men and had erected oil barriers, to curb pollution. The water management office in Ansbach was also on site. Possible consequences of water pollution are not yet known. An investigation into water pollution had been initiated against the 66-year-old polluter.
