Water demand is increasing, while water quantity is decreasing
Published on:
25 March 2024
What role can a municipality play in the increasing water demand and decreasing water quantity during heat periods?
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Municipality is heatproof if
- There is always sufficient water available for consumption and households.
- The capacity of the water network is large enough.
- The strategic drinking water supply is sufficient.
Measures
- Together with the drinking water company, make an inventory of current and future bottlenecks for drinking water supplies in extreme heat.
- Make agreements on measures to safeguard the drinking water supply.
- Draw up a communication plan for residents that explains policy and crisis measures in the event of a drinking water shortage.
Extra information
- See the letter to explanation of the problemin (Dutch) by the Heat Resistant City.
- Zie de Kamerbrief Parliament controlling water and soil (in Dutch).
Commissioned by:
- Ministry of Housing and Spatial Planning
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