Which Municipalities Are Subject to a Ban on the Use of Drinking Water for Non-Essential Purposes?
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Due to drought, the use of drinking water for non-essential purposes is prohibited in 16 municipalities in northeastern Slovenia.
In order to ensure a reliable supply of drinking water in the current drought conditions, the use of drinking water from the public water supply system for all non-essential purposes has been banned throughout the entire area of operation of Maribor Waterworks. The measure is valid until further notice in all 16 municipalities in northeastern Slovenia covered by Maribor Waterworks. Where else in the country is this measure still necessary?
The Water Services Regulatory Authority (WSR) has taken temporary measures for the rational use of drinking water during the summer season. According to the announcement, the use of drinking water from the public network for washing streets, sidewalks and yards, washing vehicles, watering gardens, meadows and green areas, as well as for filling swimming pools is prohibited. Also, any other use of drinking water that is not related to the basic n…
Municipalities in the west of the country fear that plants and trees will not survive the dry period now that a watering ban is in effect. They are still allowed to water monumental trees. Greenhouse growers missed out on an exemption.
Due to water shortages, authorities in the Czech Republic may prohibit filling swimming pools or watering gardens. Violations of the ban can result in fines of tens of thousands of crowns. When might such a regulation come? How are the inspections carried out?
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