Water removal prohibited: Middle Saxony in the fight against dryness!
Water removal prohibited: Middle Saxony in the fight against dryness!
In the district of Central Saxony, the waves of the water shortage roll, and the authorities pull the ripcord: from now on the water withdrawal with pumps from above -ground waters such as rivers and streams is prohibited. This general order came into force on July 14, 2025 and applies until October 6, 2025. A measure that has long been long overdue if you look at the continued dryness and the low water levels in the waters, as can be read on the website of the middle of Ssachsen reports .
The current situation is worrying: in many rivers and streams there are only small amounts of water. And short -term relaxation is not in sight because precipitation remains. This could have fatal consequences for the flora and fauna in and on the waters. A warning that is also shared by the Federal Environment Agency: The water shortage not only has weather-related, but also numerous other causes such as climate change, high water withdrawals for agriculture and stressed water qualities
The authorities urge the population to deal with water responsibly. "We have to do everything we can to get the ecological functions of our waters", underline those responsible. So it is allowed to cut out water with hand vessels, but you ask for reserved use so as not to damage the sensitive ecosystems. In addition, no water should be thawed without official approval. For the time being, the existing water law permits to remove water will be valid, but can be revoked if the situation should further tighten. Similar developments can also be observed in other German regions. In Brandenburg, for example, many circles and cities also prepare restrictions, since the drought has also caused a serious water shortage . The parts of the country in the southeast are particularly affected, where numerous general orders are already in force. climate change poses major challenges in Germany. According to the Wadklim research project, not only the climatic conditions are responsible for the water shortage, but also the increasing water needs in metropolitan regions and the stresses from mining. Future dry periods could further reduce water availability and strengthen the conflicts of water resources. In order to counteract this, sustainable solutions must be developed and integrated into water management shows the Federal Environment Agency. In times like these, it is crucial that we do not take our water for granted. It is up to us to be careful with this valuable good in order to provide a healthy environment and sufficient water even future generations. Only together can we secure the water supply in our country and protect the natural ecosystems. responsible handling of water
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