Heat and drought: water withdrawal in Saxony-Anhalt is severely restricted!

Heat and drought: water withdrawal in Saxony-Anhalt is severely restricted!

Burg, Deutschland - Summer in Saxony-Anhalt is currently showing its driest. It is high time to deal with the topic of water withdrawal! In several cities, the use of water for watering is already severely restricted. So reports Volksstimme from a ban on water, which applies, among other things, in the Altmark district of Salzwedel. Gardens can no longer be irrigated here during the day, while in Jerichower Land there was even a comprehensive pouring ban for the towns of Burg, Gommern, Genthin, Biederitz and Parey.

The current situation is not an isolated case. A year after the debate about diesel subsidies for agriculture, farmers and winegrowers make it clear that they suffer from a considerable lack of rain. According to the MDR , mainly due to the climate changes that cause recurring dryness. The responsibility of the wealthier layers for the emission of greenhouse gases must also be mentioned. Luxury yachts and their influence on the climate debate are only an example of continuing discussions about climate protection.

A research project of the Federal Environment Agency entitled Wadklim presented solutions for water management in this context. These include better creation of water retention and focus on efficiency in water treatment. Because the water shortage in Germany has many causes that range from climatic conditions to the high water needs in metropolitan regions. This shows how important it is to take regional measures in order to counter the challenges of the water shortage, as the Federal Environment Agency explains in its analysis. Further information can be found on the website of the Environmental Bundesamt .

responsibility for the future

The continued drought and uncertainties in relation to future water supply are calling for a rethink. The creation of legal frames and new infrastructures are essential to make water use sustainable. It is also recommended to improve the recording and transparency of irrigation quantities in order to avoid future usage conflicts. The water supply can only be secured in the long run by close cooperation everyone involved.

In times like this it becomes clear that each of us should take responsibility - be it in our own garden irrigation or in conceivable economical use of this valuable resource. The message is clear: summer is not only time for beautiful days, but also for more conscious action to protect the water resources.