CDU criticizes unequal distribution of the drinking water fountain in Hamburg!

CDU criticizes unequal distribution of the drinking water fountain in Hamburg!

Wandsbek, Deutschland - Warm weather in Hamburg soon - and that means that the city is preparing to provide its public drinking water fountain for the citizens. But while the need for free drinking water in summer is clear, there are first critical voices for the unequal distribution of these fountains in the districts.

In the district of Bergedorf, according to the NDR only two drinking water fountain. CDU politicians are concerned about this situation and pointed out the unequal distribution in the outskirts, while other districts are better equipped. One example is Wandsbek, where only one fountain is currently accessible to a public toilet for 50 cents. Another copy in the Eichtalpark will soon be made accessible to the population.

attention to sustainability and environment

The Senator for the Environment, Climate, Energy and Agriculture, Katharina Fegebank, emphasizes the enormous importance of drinking water dispensers. These wells not only support access to free drinking water, but also promote sustainability by stimulating the use of reusable bottles. Drinking water dispensers also increase the attractiveness of public spaces, which is particularly important in the warm season. According to Hamburg.de , the fountains are not only placed in central locations, but also near public toilets of the city cleaning in Hamburg.

A total of 54 public drinking water wells are available throughout the city, with a clear goal: to expand access to free water. However, the biggest challenge is to finance new locations. A new fountain position was proposed in the Bergedorf district, but for which 15,000 euros were estimated - the district office is currently missing from the necessary funds.

optimization and new models

Back to the current developments: The fountains of Hamburg Wasser are only in operation during the summer season Herzog-Carl-Friedrich Platz, the Wilhelmsburg Inselpark and Kemal-Altun-Platz, which have been connected to the drinking water network since mid-May. In addition, two other fountains in Winterhude and Wandsbek are planned, which will follow in the near future.

A modernization is also on the agenda: drinking water columns are to be replaced by a high -quality, vandalism -resistant model in popular places such as the Alster, the city park and the landing bridges. These innovations enable the filling of bottles in different sizes and also take into account the wildlife by flows into a collecting shell that unused water.

While the city endeavors to increase the visibility and accessibility of drinking water, it remains to be seen whether all parts of the city will enjoy these resources. The discussion about the unequal distribution of the fountain could increase in intensity in the coming months, especially if summer is moving in with its warm temperatures.