Water level on Lake Neusiedl: Hope for improvement in the new year

Water level on Lake Neusiedl: Hope for improvement in the new year

Neusiedler See, Österreich - In 2024, Lake Neusiedler started with a positive high -altitude flight at the water level. Thanks to the intensive rainfall at the beginning of the year, the level rose to remarkable 115.30 meters above sea level, according to a report by orf.at . Nevertheless, this value remains slightly below the long -term average for this season. Christian Sailer, the head of the "Taskforce Neusiedler See", was optimistic about the fact that the water level would continue to rise in the spring, which benefited not only the lake, but also the surrounding paints, including the Zicksee.

The situation of the Neusiedler See is historically shaped by great fluctuations. With an average water level of 1.5 m, the lake can even dry out completely due to little precipitation and high evaporation. According to Neusiedlerseewiki.at , the water level is specified as a comparative number for the Adriatic, and fluctuations of up to 60 cm are not unusual. In order to ensure water stability in the long term, the establishment of Seemanagement Burgenland GmbH was launched, which initiated the first measures such as the removal of mud from the lake.

water supply from the Danube

A essential project to support the water level is the planned water supply from the Danube. At the beginning of September 2024, a “Memorandum of Understanding” was signed by leading politicians to advance this initiative. Sailer explained that the water should be directed evenly over the reed belt into the lake. Nevertheless, there are concerns from environmentalists who fear that the supply line is not a sufficient solution to significantly increase the water level. Biologist Bernhard Kohler warned that the supply line could only raise the capacities by a maximum of ten centimeters, which could quickly be compensated for by evaporation.

Unfortunately, the Neusiedler See always remains a worthy of protect and fragile ecosystem due to its low water depth and the lack of tributaries. A sustainable solution to stabilize the water level is urgently required to ensure the future development of the area.