Brandenburg's fountains will soon be back: frost time is approaching!

Brandenburg's fountains will soon be back: frost time is approaching!

The city of Brandenburg an der Havel has decided to gradually switch off its fountains to protect them from the upcoming frosty weather conditions. This reports stadt-brandenburg.de. Well representative Vera Czichy, who has been working in the Office for Waste Management, Soil Protection and Green Spaces since May 2025, has done incredible work this year to keep the wells in good condition. Mayor Steffen Scheller highlights Czichy's excellent work and is satisfied with the progress.

The year 2025 was particularly significant as a lot of maintenance work and repair work was carried out. An example of this is the Old Town Market Fountain, which was put back into operation on July 9th after a new level sensor and GFCI were installed. The Bollmann fountain on the main street was also able to be operated without any problems thanks to a complete renovation, only a green discoloration of the water was noticeable. A lot of work was also done at Paul-Kaiser-Reka-Platz: Joints were renovated here and a new pump was installed so that the fountain can bubble again in spring 2026.

Preparation for the coming season

But these are not the only achievements this year. The water play equipment at the Marienberg children's playground and in Linienstrasse has been repaired so that little visitors can splash around happily again. In addition, regular maintenance work, cleaning and visual inspections took place at various well locations - fortunately without any major problems. At Marienberg, new filter and dosing systems were even installed and electrical components and pipe systems were revised, although a new line is still pending.

In order to make the maintenance of the wells even more efficient in the future, the maintenance company is expected to increase its staff. This could provide more continuity and faster responses for maintenance and repairs. The fountains in the city should bubble again in time for Easter on the first weekend in April 2026.

The importance of maintenance

The importance of regular well maintenance should not be underestimated. How brunnen-dienst.de As highlighted, wells are machines that require constant inspection. Operators should ask themselves whether they can do without well water or whether they can perhaps use a city water connection as a backup. Maintenance issues, such as the accessibility of the well or the availability of a well file, are essential to avoid impacts on the infrastructure.

The maintenance measures include checking the entire system, the water levels and the electrical components. Preventative maintenance is not only more cost-effective, but can also be implemented efficiently by qualified specialists. Regular monitoring of the wells is crucial in order to detect performance losses at an early stage and to initiate appropriate measures.

Geology and water chemistry can also play a role in this regard hgtndh.de emphasized. Reliable maintenance management and attention to individual needs are the key to ensuring that the fountains can not only be put back into operation in the spring, but also remain in perfect condition in the long term. The anticipation of the next few weeks and the revival of the fountains is definitely palpable - not only is the water bubbling here, but also the anticipation of an imminent spring!