District Börde issues water withdrawal ban - drought alarmed!

District Börde issues water withdrawal ban - drought alarmed!

Börde, Deutschland - In the Börde district, a strict ban on water is now in force, which will apply by September 30, 2025 or to revoke. This measure was decided due to the persistently low water levels in surface waters, which are reinforced by long -lasting drought. As the Volksstimme reported in 2023 and 2024 Do not improve water position, which has also tense the situation.

The ban includes all withdrawals from rivers, streams and ponds using technical aids, both for private and commercial purposes. Opportunities to use water to irrigate green spaces, sports facilities and agricultural companies are particularly affected. Specifically, no water from fountain may be removed from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., which also intensively restricts irrigation. During this period, a large part of the irrigated water evaporates anyway, which is classified as not very efficient.

environmental protection and water supply in focus

The water authorities try to protect the waters through such measures, because persistent drought not only leads to falling water levels, but also to a threat to flora and fauna. A decline in water levels can lead to algae growth, fish death and the loss of small life. "The groundwater is not only incredibly important for nature, but also for drinking water supply," emphasizes the Water Initiative. In order to enforce the regulation, the Börde district will carry out regular controls on water. If the ban is disregarded, fines of up to 50,000 euros can be imposed.

The current regulations are not unique for the Börde district. In many regions of Germany, such as Brandenburg, Saxony and Lower Saxony, similar water withdrawal bans were issued to protect the natural balance. In Brandenburg, for example, as RBB24 reports, there were already strict restrictions in several counties, with such measures to be attributed to the continuous lowering of the groundwater levels.

The residents of the Börde district are asked to use water sustainably and economically. A “good hand” in water management is more important than ever to protect the natural resources and leave an intact environment in an intact environment. Those responsible appeal to everyone to consciously deal with the water consumption and actively contribute to environmental protection.