The city of Rodgau has given the all-clear for the Rodau. Following the water pollution at the end of July, current test results confirm that the water is no longer polluted by surfactants. The substances, which are found in detergents and cleaning agents, are no longer detectable. The surfactants probably entered the stream near the Nieder-Roden industrial estate. The discharge led to a massive fish kill, which almost completely destroyed the fish population. The clean-up work, during which the dead fish were recovered, has now been completed. Research into the cause of the contamination is continuing. However, it is important to point out that, regardless of the incident, the Rodau is neither of drinking water nor bathing quality. This applied both before and after the incident and should be borne in mind every time you visit the stream.
