Seddiner See: Dramatic water level falls at a record low!

In the area there are numerous leisure opportunities, including holiday apartments and excursion restaurant such as the "Reuse" in Kähnsdorf. But all of these offers are at risk of losing attractiveness because of the lack of water. Freesdorfer See, another water nearby, has been completely dry since 2020 and speaks a clear language about the effects of nutrient entries and water consumption, especially in agriculture.

regulations and political challenges

The Potsdam-Mittelmark district office banned the water withdrawal from above-ground waters by the end of October 2023. Nevertheless, the residents are dissatisfied with the approval for the irrigation of the golf course, which allows higher groundwater production. More and more citizens are calling for water to be reconsidered for golf course care. These measures seem to be necessary to counteract the ongoing drought and to protect the waters in Brandenburg, as is shown in a report by the BUND Brandenburg. The association warns of a total loss of the lakes if the global warming and the associated changes are not seriously addressed.

climate change has negatively influenced the water levels in many Brandenburg lakes in recent years. So the lack of water is not just a local problem, but also affects the entire region. The view of an improvement is currently not in sight, which underlines the importance of a clever and sustainable handling of water resources. It remains to be hoped that those responsible learn from current developments and immediately take tangible measures to secure the water.