We help nature along: treatment plants clean river and lake water, which then percolates into the groundwater
There is an ample supply of groundwater in Berlin and the surrounding areas due to favourable geological, hydrogeological and climatic conditions. Nevertheless, even with its abundant water resources, we cannot draw unlimited amounts of drinking water from this region without certain considerations. Our groundwater reserves need to be managed in an economically feasible and environmentally sound manner. Quantity and quality vary somewhat from catchment area to catchment area, so individual waterworks must develop different solutions for the management of groundwater resources for each respective area. They must take into careful consideration any deficit in the amount of water available and also pay close attention to any potential hazards due to industrial and natural contamination.