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SCANDAL in Romoos: Old water pipe threatened! Renewal ensures security!
The municipality of Romoos is renewing its water network with a new reservoir to ensure security of supply.
SCANDAL in Romoos: Old water pipe threatened! Renewal ensures security!
A SENSATIONAL turnaround for the drinking water supply in the municipality of Romoos in Entlebuch - the crisis-ridden town has decided to fundamentally renew its water network! While the water shortage in Switzerland has become a DRAMATIC problem, Romoos has taken action. In a shocking move, local politicians have denounced the dangers of an outdated water supply. [nau.ch].
The community has launched a huge project in a BRAVE cooperation with the Holzwegen water supply, the Agriculture and Forestry Department and the cantonal building insurance company. The aim is to drastically improve the security of water supply! Especially at a time when water is considered the most important food for people, action was necessary NOW.
The shocking facts of water supply
The dramatic renovations include:
- Erneuerung von maroden Leitungen
- Ersatz von defekten Hydranten
- Bau einer zentralen Pumpleitung
The new reservoir in Hakenlen, which is intended to improve the fire-fighting water supply in a breathtaking way, is particularly eye-catching. While many communities are in the dark, this project shows that even the SEVEREST technical challenges in rural areas can be solved MASTERFULLY through committed collaboration!
But the concern for drinking water knows no limits! According to the **Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN)**, the drinking water supply is considered Switzerland's critical infrastructure and responsibility for this lies in the hands of the municipalities. In severe shortage situations, the cantons are called upon to guarantee the supply (bafu.admin.ch). On October 1, 2020, an ordinance even came into force to regulate the drinking water supply in times of crisis. What a DRAMATIC development!
The truth about drinking water in Switzerland
But what happens when water actually becomes scarce? blv.admin.ch explains: Drinking water is the most strictly monitored foodstuff in Switzerland! The goal: to protect the health of consumers. Every consumer needs at least 2 liters of water every day, and it is the duty of water suppliers to ensure the quality at the highest level!
Given the challenges of climate change, local water shortages and the reduction of micropollutants, the entire province is overwhelmed by this issue. The supervision of water suppliers is the responsibility of the cantonal laboratories, which carry out regular checks. What a MONUMENTAL undertaking!
With the exciting progress being made in Romoos, where the water supply is being revitalized, it is hoped that this radical change will not only benefit the residents of Entlebuch, but also serve as an inspiring role model for other communities. In a country where water is the difference between life and death, such projects are more than just necessary - they are essential to survival! KEEP YOUR BREATHES READY because the next water news could be just as dramatic!