Tag: Drinking water
SZ podcast “The Topic” – September 13, 2023 about water scarcity – economy
Water is common property. It belongs to all of us. So far, Germany is still considered a water-rich country. But climate change and the careless extraction of groundwater are also…
Grocery: The man who made water a billionaire
Michael Schäff is one of the richest Germans – and shies away from the public. He owes his fortune to a business idea that is highly controversial: bottling cheap drinking…
Drinking water: Lake Constance is said to quench Bavaria’s thirst – Bavaria
Drinking water : How Lake Constance should quench Bavaria’s thirst Jul 21, 2023 at 4:44 p.m Open detailed view Drinking water in abundance, that was once. In the meantime, the…
Drought and climate crisis: Every drop counts
With a few tricks, tens of thousands of liters of water a year can be saved in the household – and usually even more when it comes to consumer behavior.…
A boom for water and flood protection is overdue – economy
The Ahr Valley, the scene of a flood disaster two years ago that killed 184 people, is the best example. Documented since 1348, devastating floods repeatedly caused enormous damage to…
100 new drinking fountains for Munich – Munich
The city is to get 100 additional public drinking fountains where passers-by can quench their thirst with free water. The necessary city council decision is to be made on Tuesday…
Bavaria: Greens call for water security law – “Our most valuable asset” – Bavaria
A quick look at the current low-water report, which provides information about the situation of the groundwater, but also of the lakes and rivers in Bavaria: As of June 20,…
Mangfalltal: The dispute over Munich’s drinking water goes into the next round – Bavaria
In the ongoing dispute over the drinking water catchment of the Munich public utility company in the Mangfall Valley, the affected municipalities and landowners in the Miesbach district are demanding…
“Post-It” maker 3M has to pay billions in fines for polluted drinking water
Status: 06/23/2023 2:40 p.m The conglomerate 3M, known for its “Post-It” notes, has to pay a fine of 12.5 billion dollars in the United States. It is about so-called eternity…
Increasing drought: How to keep the water supply secure
As of: 06/17/2023 3:33 p.m Climate change, heat and drought have consequences for public water suppliers. Bottlenecks are still the exception. From the point of view of the industry, investments…