Cottbus suffers from water shortage: removal ban now!

Cottbus suffers from water shortage: removal ban now!

In Cottbus there is an alarming shortage of water. Since June 24, 2025, a new regulation, i.e. between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., has banned the water withdrawal from the local waters. This measure was issued due to the continuing drought, high temperatures and low rainfall. The city has issued a general order that relates to both private and approved withdrawals from companies. Checks are even planned to uncover possible savings potential. In the current situation, the city calls for the Cottbusers to save water so as not to further tighten the tense situation. Further information will soon be published on the City of Cottbus website

But why is the situation so critical? At the Leibsch level, the water drain has dropped to the decisive threshold of 4.5 cubic meters per second since the beginning of June. Even a monthly water supply from the dams in Spremberg and Saxony does not bring the hoped -for relaxation. Forecasts of the German Weather Service speak of persistently high temperatures and little precipitation. This will not only burden the landscape of Cottbus ’, but also the surroundings for a long time. It is expected that the removal ban will be expanded even further in the near future.

The causes of the water shortage

The roots of our water problem lie in multi -layered climatic conditions that lead to a lower water supply in Germany. According to the [Federal Environment Agency] (https://www.umweltbundeamt.de/fahrzeitung-des-klimawandels- on-die), the causes of the water shortage between nitrate pollution, the effects of mining and the growing water requirement in agricultural areas and metropolitan regions. In order to meet these challenges, various measures have already been taken, such as long -distance water management systems and restrictions on water withdrawal.

A specialist project called Wadklim has developed recommendations for action in order to make future water management sustainable. One rely on an improvement in water retention and an increase in water efficiency. Future dry periods could further reduce the availability of water in many regions of Germany, which must be managed sustainably to ensure a fair water supply.

City of Cottbus reacts to the crisis

In this tense situation, the city of Cottbus shows a clear action. It has already activated the first stage of the low water concept, which led to a reduction in water discharges into several trenches. These forecasts and measures should not only solve short -term problems, but also promote long -term strategies for water management. The focus is on pragmatic cooperation between different user groups and institutions.

Despite the difficult conditions, Cottbus looks optimistic about the future. With targeted approaches and awareness of the value of our water, Lusatia could soon breathe a sigh of relief. A good knack for water management can mean a sustainable turn in this crisis.