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Water crisis in Brandenburg? Red Bull and smoke under pressure!
The Federal Environment Ministry is examining water consumption for the Red Bull plant in Baruth. Initiatives warn of water shortages on November 9th, 2025.
Water crisis in Brandenburg? Red Bull and smoke under pressure!
In Brandenburg it's all about water consumption at the moment - especially in view of the planned expansion of Red Bull and Rauch's beverage production. Loud Uckermark courier The water consumption of the two companies is currently being closely examined by the Federal Environment Ministry. This is done in view of the possible impact on the regional water supply and the imminent granting of water rights, which are the responsibility of the respective federal state.
What is behind these concerns? The Parliamentary State Secretary for the Environment Carstenträger (SPD) emphasizes the importance of a thorough examination of the hydrological situation. The expansion would allow Red Bull to withdraw up to 2.4 million cubic meters of water annually. This amount is causing concern for the “Resource Alliance Baruth” initiative, which is examining legal steps to prevent possible water shortages.
Construction plans and their challenges
The Red Bull company, together with Rauch, acquired the beverage bottler Urstromquelle in Baruth/Mark in order to expand its production and build its own canning factory. However, the construction plans are under a bad star as the building permit is still pending. The intended increase in the number of employees from 240 to around 600 creates at least optimistic expectations for the local economy.
In the political arena, Andrea Lübcke, the Green Party member of the Bundestag and state leader, is calling on the state government to live up to its responsibility towards water supply. The topic of water consumption is not new Wikipedia explains: In Germany, 72% of water consumption comes from industry, which provides a clear picture of the major consumers in our society.
Comparison with other industries
Another interesting comparison shows the water withdrawal at the Tesla factory in Grünheide: There the company is allowed to withdraw up to 1.8 million cubic meters of water annually. These figures illustrate how critical the issue of water consumption is in industry, especially in times when sustainability is becoming increasingly important.
Concerns about water consumption show that careful use of our resources is imperative. Loud Wikipedia The annual water consumption per capita in Germany is around 1,426 m³, and the average for every citizen on earth is even 1,385 m³. With increasing consumption comes the responsibility to use and protect our resources wisely.
Overall, it is clear that the current situation in Brandenburg is of great importance not only for the companies affected, but also for the region itself. The issue of water consumption must be considered in harmony with economic interests to ensure the future of sustainable development.