Water authority Uckermark: Permits delayed - what now?

Water authority Uckermark: Permits delayed - what now?

In the Uckermark district, there is currently a considerable backlog when processing water law permits. According to current messages, this backlog is due to disease -related personnel failures in the lower water authority. The authority is responsible for compliance with water law, which is of crucial importance for the sustainable use and protection of water resources.

The water law not only serves to protect the waters, but also to ensure their quality and quantity for future generations. Various procedures, such as approval, permission or display procedures, are required to regulate the various uses of rivers, lakes and groundwater. Without the appropriate permission, it cannot occur to take or initiate water.

More efficient processing by external experts

In a current press release, Head of Office Dr. Nicole Spundflasch announced that the authority took measures to reduce the processing deficit. The preparation of permits for frequently occurring processes, such as for small sewage treatment plants or street drainage, is now being awarded to external experts. This procedure is intended to tighten the internal processes and enable yourself to concentrate on the most important concerns.

"This enables us to reduce the necessary personnel deployment within our authority and to make the processing of ongoing procedures more efficient," said Spundflasch. Despite these optimizations, however, the authority is expected to take until mid -2025 to stabilize the processing situation.

Future view for deficiency management

The head of office asks the citizens for understanding in this difficult phase. On the part of the authority, it was assured that all the not urgently required activities will be put up until further notice so that the most important applications can be dealt with primarily. Despite the challenges, Spundflasch is optimistic that new applications can be processed on time from the beginning of next year.

Overall, the situation in the Uckermark district shows how health crises can have a direct impact on administrative processes. However, those responsible work intensively to shorten the processing times and to ensure a smooth process for all applicants. The current measures for improvement are a step in the right direction to meet the challenges and ensure effective water protection. For more detailed information about these developments, we refer to the detailed reporting on www.nordkurier.de .