Water shortage? Zkwal is ready for 70,000 Airbeat participants!

Water shortage? Zkwal is ready for 70,000 Airbeat participants!

Ludwigslust, Deutschland - The upcoming Airbeat event next weekend will not only attract music fans, but will also ensure that the water needs increase. Over 70,000 additional visitors are expected in the region, which is an exciting challenge for the water suppliers. The Zwkwal , which has already been provided with a good 26,000 households in the old district of Ludwigslust with drinking water, but has no concerns about one Water shortage.

With two waterworks-one in Neustadt-Glewe and one in Wanzlitz-the association is well positioned. The purely water containers in particular are well filled and offer a high capacity: 1200 cubic meters each in Wanzlitz and twice 900 cubic meters in Neustadt-Glewe. The water is obtained from wells, which are between 128 and 136 meters deep in the third floodplain conductor. This ensures the water supply, even if the drought increases on the surface.

safe supply even in the event of power failures

Another plus: the drinking water supply remains secure even in the event of power outages. Emergency generators with a diesel reserve of 1000 liters are available for this. These precautions guarantee that water supply can be maintained continuously, which is particularly important for large events such as the Airbeat.

A fountain in the waterworks is activated for the festival to cover the increased water requirement. As a rule, the organizers need about 7,000 cubic meters of water to fill the supplied infrastructure, including a large party tool with 1000 square meters of space. This water supply is ensured by a permanently laid ring line that offers constant water pressure.

The challenges of water supply for large events

The requirements for the water supply are particularly high for large events. Clean water must always be available in kitchens, bars, showers, toilets and drinking water taps. "Experience and special knowledge are crucial," said an expert. According to memo-media , pressure increase pumps are essential to ensure the right water pressure, and daily quality controls are necessary.

In addition, the waste water disposal must also be regulated conscientiously. This used water is stored in special tanks and disposed of via partner companies. This ensures that all legal requirements are also met here.