Drinking water prices in Osnabrück rise: What that means for you!

Drinking water prices in Osnabrück rise: What that means for you!

Osnabrück, Deutschland - In Osnabrück there will soon be a reason to operate the tap a little more consciously: from July 1, 2023, drinking water prices will increase by nine cents to EUR 2.08 per cubic meter. This adaptation is primarily due to increasing operating costs and necessary investments in the infrastructure of the municipal utility. Sebastian Phillip, spokesman for the Osnabrück Stadtwerke, emphasizes the importance of these measures for future water supply in the region. This information was provided by Os-radio

How specifically makes this increase noticeable? A single balance that consumes an average of 50 cubic meters of water a year is faced with around four euros higher costs. With a family of four, which expects 150 cubic meters, the additional costs add up to around ten euros a year. The price adjustment remains in midfield compared to other cities in Lower Saxony.

investments in the future

The municipal utilities put great efforts to optimize their systems. A particularly large project is the Pro Wasser initiative, which costs over 120 million euros. This includes the construction of the Thiene waterworks, the construction of a new transport line to Osnabrück and a water high container on the Schinkelberg. Tino Schmelzle, Managing Director of SWO Netz, emphasizes: "The drinking water supply is of central importance for the population."

When looking at the assumed frequency of consumption, it becomes clear what a cubic meter of water means: For example, 22 washing machine washes or eleven times can be cooked for a family of four. This shows how valuable and versatile our drinking water is in daily use.

Nevertheless, the high expenses for drinking water are related to a general trend in Germany. Data from Federal Statistical Office show that the costs for drinking water supply and sewage disposal are collected and published every three years to ensure a transparent pricing. This information supports the comparability of price development in different federal states and regions.