Water removal in the Saalekreis: hardness due to the dryness!

Water removal in the Saalekreis: hardness due to the dryness!

As a result of persistent drought and low precipitation, the water stress in the Saalekreis is becoming increasingly noticeable. As reported [Hallanzeiger] (https://www.hallanzeiger.de/aktuelle_lokale_nachrichten/07-2025-saalekreis-Wasser withdrawal-and-a-rein, lead several rainfall years to be worried in the waters of the region. This development not only affects the natural water resources, but also has serious effects on the arable land, trees as well as crops and living things near the waters.

In order to defuse the situation, the district of Anhalt-Bitterfeld has issued a general order to restrict the water withdrawal from surface waters. This measure comes into force immediately and applies until September 30, 2025, unless otherwise decided. The ban also affects the use of wells to irrigate public and private green spaces as well as sports facilities between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. According to [Anhalt-Bitterfeld] (https://www.anhalt-bitterfeld.de/de/aktuelle-beldungen/landkreis-erlaesst-wasser withdrawal.

water supply under pressure

The current situation is not just a local problem. As a study by the federal government shows, the groundwater shortage in Germany increases as a whole. In some counties, there are already restrictions in drinking water supply, which further increases the worries about water availability. East Germany, but also parts of North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate, are particularly affected by a high groundwater stress, which is caused by intensive agriculture, industrial use and a steadily growing population growth.

"Sinking groundwater levels and drying floors are the result of these developments," said the study. The establishment of effective measures to reduce water consumption and a responsible water policy are more urgent than ever. The Federal Government is already pursuing a national water strategy that includes regulating groundwater extraction and promoting water -saving technologies.

regulations at a glance

The new regulations in the Saalekreis and Anhalt-Bitterfeld include specific points that affect water withdrawal:

• water withdrawals from surface waters by technical aids are prohibited.
• well withdrawals for irrigation are prohibited from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• There are exceptions for operators of irrigation systems that only use droplet irrigation.
• A separate approval can be requested from the lower water authority in individual cases.

The general decree is available for download on the website of the Saalekreis. It is time that we all get to the bottom of our water consumption and develop a good knack for sustainable use.