Tyrol's new water map: A lifesaver on hot summer days!

Tyrol's new water map: A lifesaver on hot summer days!

Tirol, Österreich - in Tyrol, where the wonderful mountains and crystal -clear waters shape the landscape, water is not only valued as an elixir of life. In view of the hot days that are expected in the coming summers, the country now ensures a cool head - and especially enough drinking water. The new digital drinking water mapping service provides an overview of 256 public drinking water fountains in the municipalities, cities and alpine pastures, such as Meinbezirk.at reported.

This initiative is particularly important because the water requirement on hot days rises to at least two liters every day. Tyrol itself has over 10,000 sources, 90% of which are used for drinking water supply. Particular attention is paid to the 55 large sources that deliver more than 20 liters per second. This abundance of resources is ensured by around 20 million euros in investments annually for a modern infrastructure and sustainable water supply.

a step into the future

The drinking water mapping is part of a comprehensive climate and sustainability strategy that aims to secure access to clean drinking water even on hot days. Health Councilor Cornelia Hagele emphasizes the importance of this measure for the population, especially for endangered groups such as older people and children. In order to protect people's health, information materials and heat protection tips are also made available so that the Tyroleans come through the hot months.

The current situation is not only limited to Tyrol. Throughout Europe, extreme weather events, which are reinforced by climate change, lead to increasing water requirements and thus to challenges in water supply. According to dStGB , cities and municipalities have to be increased more and more, in order to consider Avoid bottlenecks.

challenges for the future

The water supply is not only exposed to the pressure through climate change and extreme weather phenomena internationally in Tyrol, but also internationally. The DVGW reports on the experiences from the dry year 2018, which also acted in Germany as a stress test for water supply. The long-term forecasts show that such extreme dry phases will become more realistic in the future and that cross-regional cooperation and strategies for sustainable Water management systems are required.

in Tyrol remains optimistic and relies on innovative solutions and investments in the infrastructure to ensure water supply even in the coming hot months. Because one thing is clear: good access to water is more than just a luxury on hot summer days - it is a question of survival.