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Water shortage threatens: Usedom is fighting for its drinking water supply!
Hydrologist Heiko Henning provided information about future drinking water supplies on Usedom. An increase in beds endangers resources.
Water shortage threatens: Usedom is fighting for its drinking water supply!
In an informative meeting, hydrologist Heiko Henning informed the islanders about the upcoming challenges in the drinking water supply on Usedom. After all, the precious water could become scarce, especially if the number of overnight accommodations for tourists continues to increase. The popular travel destination faces a crucial task: ensuring future water supplies. [NDR reports that ...](https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/mecklenburg-vorpommern/vorpommern/experte-trinkwasser-auf-usedom-koennte-knapp- Werden,mvregiogreifswald-460.html)
The event organized by the water supply and wastewater disposal association for the island of Usedom took place in Usedom city and attracted around 60 interested citizens. Henning presented a demand forecast that has been carefully developed over the years and which comes to a clear conclusion: Even if all of the tourism expansion goals that have already been decided are implemented by 2030, an increase in water demand is expected. This could soon lead to problems with the water supply, especially in the imperial baths.
Challenge from growing tourism
“There’s something going on!”, one might say, given the alarming forecasts. The challenges of water supply are closely related to the increase in beds and the need to develop additional water resources. The association is working intensively on solutions, including new water transfers from the mainland and the development of new water supplies, in order to secure the water supply on the island in the long term. ZV-Usedom informs about…
The tourism association has also repeatedly highlighted the limits of tourism on the island. It is clear that the balance between tourism incentives and the availability of water for the local population and nature must be maintained. Holidaymakers are one of the island's biggest supporters, but how much water can the region tolerate in 2025?