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Water withdrawal in the Bautzen district: New bans due to drought!
On August 22, 2025, the Bautzen district will issue new measures to protect the water balance due to ongoing drought.
Water withdrawal in the Bautzen district: New bans due to drought!
In the Bautzen district, the ongoing drought situation has led to a sustainable package of measures. Against the background of the critical water balance, the municipality of Burkau has issued a general decree that comes into force immediately. The aim of this order is to protect the water resources in the region, as gemeinde-burkau.de describes in detail.
The legal basis for this regulation is Section 100 Paragraph 1 of the Water Resources Act (WHG). This federal law plays a central role in German water law and regulates the protection and use of surface and groundwater. Wikipedia confirms that the WHG has created the legal framework for sustainable water management since its original version in 1960.
Details of the general decree
What exactly does the general decree say? First of all, the extraction of water from surface waters using technical aids such as pumps is strictly prohibited. Existing water permits also fall under this ban. Only in exceptional cases, such as to avert danger or to fulfill obligations under public law, may certain water withdrawals be made, provided that a valid water permit is available.
However, there is an exception in the area of garden irrigation: drawing groundwater from private wells is permitted, but only outside the main sunshine hours between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. and for a maximum of one hour per day. This regulation aims to reduce pressure on water resources and promote sustainable use of drinking water.
Long-term perspectives and responsibility
The order remains valid until further notice and will be signed by Mayor Sebastian Hein. The situation shows that ecology and the responsible use of water resources are closely linked. As the drought periods in Saxony increase, the pressure on the authorities to develop suitable and preventative measures also increases.
The regulations help ensure that the Bautzen district deals responsibly with the challenges of water scarcity. Responsible use of our water resources is not only a duty, but also a necessity for the future. Awareness among the population must be raised for this, because nature knows no compromises.
The measures included in the order are an important step in the right direction - a sign that everyone involved must do their part to protect our valuable water resources. Further information on this topic can also be found in the comprehensive ruling on landkreis-stendal.de.