Red alarm level: waters in Germany urgently need protection

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Discover the alarming results of the new report of the European Environment Agency on the condition of the waters in the EU and Germany. Find out why urgent measures to implement the water framework directive are necessary to reduce pollution and protect our water resources. Find out more about the challenges and recommendations of experts for sustainable management of the waters.
Discover the alarming results of the new report of the European Environment Agency on the condition of the waters in the EU and Germany. Find out why urgent measures to implement the water framework directive are necessary to reduce pollution and protect our water resources. Find out more about the challenges and recommendations of experts for sustainable management of the waters. (Symbolbild/MB)

alarm level red for the waters in Germany and the EU! A new report by the European Environment Agency (EEA) hits the waves and reveals a worrying truth: Our valuable water has hardly been getting any better since 2009! This report is an urgent call to the immediate act!

The water resources in Europe are in the terminal and urgently require a radical rethink. The Federation of Federation for the Environment and Nature Conservation Germany (BUND), Sascha Maier, leaves no doubt that agriculture is not only responsible for the catastrophic situation. "In Germany, industry, mining and agriculture have a massive pollution of our waters," warns Maier and takes the alarming balance that 67 percent of all German rivers and lakes as well as 7 percent of the groundwater bodies are affected by these harmful influences!

criticism of inadequate protection

But that's not all! Governments in Europe-especially the German government-plan a shocking weakening of the water standards in the upcoming trilogue to update the EU water guidelines. This jeopardizes the protection of our water resources! Instead of facilitating harmful projects, a clear strategy is now needed to prioritize the protection of our water world!

Another point of the report is the urgent demand for a fundamental change in agricultural production and drastic measures to reduce environmental pollution. This is the only way to sustainably restore our nature.

Time is urged - and the responsibility is with all of us! The condition of our waters is not just an issue for environmental activists, but also affects each of us. Scientists and experts raise the alarm, and we have to listen!

Important facts at a glance:

  • The water resources in Europe are at risk.
  • 67 percent of German rivers and lakes suffer from pollution.
  • Unrestricted protection of water resources is necessary!

If you want to learn more: BUND page for the water framework directive and the Recommendations for revision of priorities are exactly the correct contact points. If you have any questions, Sascha Maier from the BUND is available on 030-27586-532!

Berlin, a city in urgency, needs quick solutions to combat the water crisis!