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Water emergency in Peine: Restrictions on irrigation from Tuesday!
The Peine district is enacting water saving measures from July 22, 2025 due to drought and low groundwater levels.
Water emergency in Peine: Restrictions on irrigation from Tuesday!
The heat and drought are forcing the Peine district to take drastic measures: From Tuesday, July 22, 2025, complex irrigation of agricultural areas will be restricted. The reason for this decision is the extreme weather conditions this year, which have severely affected both rainfall and groundwater levels. According to regionalheute.de, temperatures are above average, while precipitation is below normal. A circumstance that severely affects the rivers and lakes in the region as well as the groundwater reserves.
From Tuesday, a general order will apply that prohibits all forms of irrigation using hose reel systems and large-area sprinklers as soon as the thermometer exceeds the 24 degree mark. This regulation affects not only water withdrawals from wells, but also from surface water. The saving measures are necessary to counteract a further lowering of groundwater, as a large part of the water used evaporates unused in the heat.
Background and causes of water scarcity
The problems leading to the implementation of these measures are not new. As the Federal Environment Agency describes, the causes of water shortages in Germany are complex. While climatic changes are only one facet, water quality problems and the increasing demand for water in metropolitan regions also play a major role. Agricultural withdrawals in particular have increased in recent years and are leading to increased water consumption.
The WADKlim research project is developing recommendations for action to overcome these challenges. These include suggestions such as improving water retention and promoting water efficiency in order to provide water equitably to all user groups. To this end, political decision-makers are also required to create the necessary framework conditions so that sustainable water use can become a reality.
Outlook and perspectives
Solving the water problem will continue to be an important issue in the future. The ongoing drought and uncertainty surrounding future water use make it clear that current management may not be sufficient to meet demand. It is therefore essential to develop innovative approaches to water storage and use in order to minimize future conflicts between user groups and ensure fair distribution.
The general order in the Peine district is valid until September 30, 2025, and the administration calls on all citizens and farmers to support water saving measures. Further information can be found on the Peine district website under “News”. Let us work together to ensure that water is available in the region in the future.