Water alarm in Saxony-Anhalt: Gardens Taboo from Saturday!

Water alarm in Saxony-Anhalt: Gardens Taboo from Saturday!

In the Altmarkkreis Salzwedel in Saxony-Anhalt, drastic measures were taken to counteract the ongoing drought. From June 23, 2025, strict restrictions on water consumption, which were introduced by the authorities, apply to minimize the dramatic effects of the drought. dojczland.info reports that watering from gardens and the removal of water Lakes, ponds and rivers will be forbidden. Violations of these regulations can be punished with fines of up to 50,000 euros.

From 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., if evaporation is highest, no water withdrawals may take place. The decision is based on the extremely low water level of the rivers and a decline in groundwater levels, which has continued to decrease in recent months. According to the authorities, the amount of rain in spring was inadequate, which also tightened the situation.

water shortage as a current problem

Water shortage in Germany is a multi -layered problem that is not limited to the Altmarkkreis. Environmental Bundesamt.de mentions, among other things, climatic conditions as well as the increasing water withdrawal for agriculture. There is a risk that such dry periods will occur more often in the future. Therefore, it is all the more important to find solutions for sustainable water use.

The Wadklim research project, for example, proposes measures to optimize water supply and prevent future usage conflicts. Efficient water management becomes increasingly relevant not only for agriculture, but also for citizens, since the fears of water shortages are growing.

regional measures in the Altmarkkreis

The authorities of the Altmark district appeal to the approximately 80,000 inhabitants to deal responsibly with water and reduce their consumption. In addition to the strict requirements, the district of Stendal also plans similar measures that should take effect from July 1st. There are already restrictions on irrigation in Reynberg, Lower Saxony, where restrictions from temperatures above 27 ° C apply. [altmarkkreis-salzwedel.de] (https://www.altmarkkreis-ssalzwedel.de/buerger-presservice/Pressemaytreiungen-neu-neu-neutebilder/ab-sfort-beschraenkung-von-Wasser withdrawal-2023-06-12.ASPX) confirmed that water withdrawals are also regulated.

The aim of these measures is not only to protect water resources, but also to promote sustainable use of the valuable resource of water. Responsible handling is essential in times of climate change, and everyone involved is required to make their contribution.