From June 5, 2025, water abstraction from Bonn’s streams is prohibited by general decree due to persistent drought. Despite some rainfall in spring, the water levels remain critically low, which is putting a heavy ecological strain on the streams. The regulation applies to both technical devices and simple containers such as buckets or watering cans and is valid until the end of October. The city of Bonn is thus implementing recommendations from the state of North Rhine-Westphalia and referring to its sponge city concept for sustainable rainwater use. In keeping with World Environment Day on June 5, Bonn is underlining the importance of a conscious and future-oriented approach to water.
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