Water supply in Pinneberg at risk: municipal utilities warn!

Water supply in Pinneberg at risk: municipal utilities warn!

Stadtwerke Südholstein has been reporting problems in the water supply in the Pinneberg district since Tuesday evening, July 1, 2025. The operators are calling on citizens to avoid non-essential water consumption in order not to further aggravate the situation. A drop in pressure caused by increased water withdrawal in the region is causing water supplies to partially fail, reports ndr.de.

The municipal utilities are already working on a solution and are informing the population via a fault hotline. However, the essential stabilization of the water supply is only possible with reduced water withdrawal. In this context, the municipal utilities ask, among other things, not to fill pools, not to water lawns and not to wash cars.

Commitment and infrastructure

Stadtwerke Pinneberg, part of Stadtwerke Südholstein, operates as a central service provider for energy and water supply throughout the Pinneberg district and in Tornesch. They supply not only households, but also companies with electricity, gas, water, heat and take care of wastewater disposal. For example, in Pinneberg around 1,050 buildings are connected via a 52-kilometer district heating network, while in Tornesch around 500 buildings are supplied over 15 kilometers. This shows how the comprehensive infrastructure is of great importance for the quality of life in the region shz.de describes.

An innovative aspect is the use of waste heat from waste incineration in Tornesch, which is realized by the Society for Waste Management and Waste Treatment (GAB). With modern combined heat and power plants that run on both biogas and natural gas, the municipal utilities aim to achieve decarbonization by 2045 through the use of renewable energies.

Water as an elixir of life

Water is not just a simple commodity, but it is a cornerstone of hygiene, health and the entire economy. Access to water and reliable sanitation is essential for quality of life and productivity. This makes measures that ensure a sustainable and reliable water supply all the more important. An efficient transportation system is the backbone of any modern economy, supplemented giz.de.

Especially in rural regions, it is crucial that energy and water are available where they are needed - be it in households, agriculture or in the manufacturing industry. With their commitment, Stadtwerke Pinneberg makes a significant contribution to the quality of life in the area and is an important building block for the sustainable development of the region.