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Large-scale operation at the sewage treatment plant: Dangerous goods leak in Schönerlinde!
On July 15, 2025, there was an incident of dangerous goods at the Wandlitz sewage treatment plant. Firefighters and police evacuated the area after an incident involving baking soda and hydrogen peroxide. Injured employees received emergency medical care, residents were not in danger.
Large-scale operation at the sewage treatment plant: Dangerous goods leak in Schönerlinde!
On Tuesday morning there was a significant large-scale operation in Schönerlinde in the Barnim district when a sewage treatment plant became the focus of attention due to a release of dangerous goods. How rbb24 reports, for reasons unknown, baking soda mixed with hydrogen peroxide, which led to a violent reaction. As a result, not only the sewage treatment plant employees but also residents within a radius of 1,000 meters had to be evacuated.
Up to 50 emergency services were on site during the incident, including the fire department, police and hazardous materials specialists. Despite the serious situation, the hazardous substances situation has now been brought under control and the evacuation measures went largely smoothly. Fortunately, there were only two injured people among the sewage treatment plant employees, but they received immediate emergency medical care.
Extensive protective measures
In the case of dangerous goods spills like this one, it is essential that a risk to people and the environment is ruled out. During such operations, legal regulations and protective measures must be observed that are set out in the “Law on the Transport of Dangerous Goods” and the corresponding dangerous goods regulations, such as safe-firefighting.de notes. Knowledge about the existing dangerous goods and their possible hazards is of great importance.
Emergency responders' quick response, triggered by incoming information from employees about the nature of the hazardous materials, helped avoid a broader disaster. Without a doubt, labeling requirements and strict adherence to safety distances are crucial factors in such emergencies.
Experiences from the past
Similar incidents have shown the importance of preparation and proactive action. An example is an alarm on October 12, 2024, when there was a large exercise in a sewage treatment plant in Luthe that was intended to test the fire department's rescue strategies. Numerous employees were contaminated, which impressively demonstrated how sensitive the handling of hazardous substances is feuerwehr-steinhude.de.
The incident in Schönerlinde placed great demands on the emergency services. Nevertheless, they managed to get the situation under control and secure the area. The safety and health of the population are always our top priority. The operator of the sewage treatment plant, Berliner Wasserbetriebe, has already assured that all necessary steps will be taken to prevent future incidents. The authorities will closely monitor further developments.