Water removal in Dresden banned from July: Summer drought strikes!
Water removal in Dresden banned from July: Summer drought strikes!
From July there will be an important ban in Dresden for everyone who likes to find water from the local waters. From Tuesday, July 1, 2025, the removal of water from rivers and streams is prohibited throughout the city. This measure remains up to and including October 31, 2025. The reason for this ban is the lack of precipitation that has been going on since April, which reduced the levels of many waters to alarming low values and, to part of the waters, even led to the planned drying. The head of the environmental office, René Herold, reported on the high level of evaporation on hot summer days and the associated risks to the natural balance.As also emphasized the [Neustadt-Ticker] (https://www.neustadt-ticker.de/228598/aktuell/dresden-wasser withdrawal-aus-dresdner-gwehten-ab-juli, rivers and streams in the urban area may no longer be tapped with pumps or hand vessels. Even if the groundwater levels are currently in a normal fluctuation area and about 40 centimeters below the monthly means of the past 17 years, this measure is intended to protect the natural balance and to avoid possible negative consequences.
No restrictions on groundwater
Fortunately, a restriction of basic water use is not necessary at the moment. Current measurements show that the levels of groundwater cannot be compared to the critical values of 2019 and 2020. The environmental office finds that the groundwater levels are currently stable. Nevertheless, it is advisable to be particularly careful and economical in dealing with water, as also indicate the press portal of the city of Dresden.In order to minimize water consumption, the environmental agency recommends using rainwater wherever possible. Especially when watering, the early morning or late evening should be preferred to avoid evaporation losses. This is not only ecologically sensible, but can also help to keep your own water bill under control.
A look beyond the city limits
Dresden is not only with this problem. Many other regions in Germany are also struggling with water shortages and have already issued restrictions on water withdrawal. According to [Geo] (https://www.geo.de/wassknappheit-Wasser withdrawal-Staedte-Reaffen-on-drying-35850154.html), similar measures have been taken in particular in Brandenburg, Saxony-Anhalt and North Rhine-Westphalia. The risk of drought period is growing and the drought monitor of the Helmholtz Center shows an increasing drought, especially in eastern Germany.
In the event of violations of the removal ban in Dresden, fines threaten from 50 euros. This makes it once more clear how important it is to adhere to the new rules and to maintain a respectful way of dealing with the water resources. Something is going on, so to speak, and it is up to all of us to protect this valuable fabric well.
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