Digital card shows 256 drinking fountain: fresh water for hot days!

Digital card shows 256 drinking fountain: fresh water for hot days!

Lienz, Österreich - On June 2, 2025, the state of Tyrol published a digital map that recorded 256 public drinking water fountain. This overview also includes several wells in the city of Lienz. In Tyrol, around 90 percent of the drinking water comes from mountain sources, which are an important source for water supply. In total there are more than 10,000 sources in the state as well as numerous mountain streams, rivers and over 600 lakes, ponds and ponds. Against the background of increasing heat waves, access to drinking water in public space is becoming increasingly important.

The daily water absorption of at least two liters is essential, especially for older people, children and chronically ill. For this reason, the municipalities and the state of Tyrol invest around 20 million euros annually in water supply, while an additional four million euros are made available from the federal and state governments. The aim of these investments is to maintain and expand a stable and crisis -proof network of 760 public water supply systems. The digital map is part of the Tyrolean climate and sustainability strategy and is continuously supplemented, with other fountain locations being planned. Information on fountain locations and measures for heat protection are available on [tirol.gv.at/hitze.

important fountain in the region

The challenges in the area of water supply are not limited to Tyrol. According to the United Nations, 2.2 billion people worldwide have no reliable access to clean drinking water. This situation is additionally tightened by population growth and climate change. The Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) is working on improving water security and supplying adequate sanitary facilities. These initiatives support concepts, innovations and financing in order to promote poverty -oriented and gender -friendly global water destinations.

global perspectives and challenges

Climate -friendly water management is crucial for adapting to climate change, protection of health, nutritional safety and creating resistant societies. Through integrated approaches and the support of partnerships with various actors, attempts are made to solve conflicts to water and to promote the availability of water as resilience multipliers. Particular attention is paid to strengthening women and girls in the water area and the networking of global players for resilient sanitary care.

In summary, the situation in Tyrol and beyond the need to ensure the water supply sustainably and to initiate appropriate measures. Efficient water use and management are essential to master the challenges of the future.

Further information was made by dolomitenstadt , tirol orf and giz provided.