The supply of drinking water is of concern to the Lower Austrians. They want to protect groundwater. BEZIRK GMÜND. This year, a precipitation reduction of almost 50 percent not only allowed streams to dry up and wells to dry up, but also led to massive crop losses in agriculture. No wonder, therefore, that one third of the Lower Austrians are afraid of the safe supply of drinking water. Half of the country had to save water in 2026.
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The supply of drinking water is of concern to the Lower Austrians. They want to protect groundwater. BEZIRK GMÜND. This year, a precipitation reduction of almost 50 percent not only allowed streams to dry up and wells to dry up, but also led to massive crop losses in agriculture. No wonder, therefore, that one third of the Lower Austrians are afraid of the safe supply of drinking water. Half of the country had to save water in 2026.