Water removal in Weimar prohibited: drought adds water!

Water removal in Weimar prohibited: drought adds water!

in Weimar, where the beauty of art and culture meets the challenges of nature, the situation in the urban area becomes increasingly critical. The continuing drought in Thuringia is becoming increasingly noticeable and the city administration has now reacted. From now on, a temporary ban on withdrawing water from urban waters, which has been in force since July 4, 2025 and will continue until October 31, 2025. The aim of this measure is to maintain the ecological state of the waters and avoid further damage, such as Thuringia24

The water levels in the ILM and other streams have fallen dramatically. In several months, including April, May and June, precipitation was recorded that are far below the long -term average. May 2025 was the place for only around 48 l/m² of precipitation, which is only 68% of the usual amount for this time. This situation has recently alerted the German Weather Service, which has been determined that Germany has experienced the driestest period since 1931, as the [Federal Environment Agency] (https://www.umweltbundamt.de/themen/wasser/extremenchein-seklimawandel/trocktheit-in-deutschland-frechafe.

The scope of the ban

The ban affects all waters in Weimar, including of course the ILM. However, an exception is made: water can be removed with hand vessels for cattle drinks. The city administration asks the citizens to understand this necessary measure. Finally, the minimum water drainage in waters is to be secured in order to protect habitats for aquatic animals and plants. This is particularly important in times of extreme drought, because as experts warn, a persistent drought can have a negative impact on the flora and fauna.

The citizens are called not to take water withdrawals from flowing waters in the urban area. Violations of the new ban can be punished with fines. The responsible water authority is obliged to take measures to protect the water balance. Therefore, the employees of the city administration will monitor compliance with the ban accordingly.

effects of drought

Dryness not only has an impact on the waters in Weimar, but is a nationwide problem. The need for water increases, while the reserves are weakened by months of precipitation deficits. In Germany, due to the extremely dry weather, a significant reduction in water levels in many regions can be observed, which, according to the [Thuringian Information Service] (https://thib24.de/30754/weimar-wasser withdrawal of water, leads to the fact that the waters have dropped below the upper low water limits.

The fact that many parts of the country, especially in the north and northeast, suffer from extreme drought is particularly worrying. The situation is localized in Weimar, but stands for the challenges that our water resources face. Compliance with water supply and use measures is becoming increasingly important in these times.

The preservation of water resources and the protection of our ecosystems are central concerns that, as the city administration of Weimar points out, require a high level of awareness among the population. Only together can we help to preserve the beauty of our natural environment and the biological wealth for future generations.