Water scandal in Brand-Nagelberg: 5.4 million liters for a pensioner?

Water scandal in Brand-Nagelberg: 5.4 million liters for a pensioner?

In a curious case from Brand-Nagelberg, an 82-year-old pensioner caused a stir after he was accused of consuming an incredible 5.4 million liters of water within a year. While the average Austrian citizen only uses around 130 liters a day, the senior citizen claims that this immense consumption is incorrect and accuses the municipality of unjustifiably burdening him. The costs for excessive water consumption add up to over 10,000 euros, as the Lower Austrian news report.

The case, which has already dealt with the State Administrative Court, revolves around possible errors in the water meter. According to the allegations, the calibrated meter is supposed to count illegally, even when no water is flowing. However, experts were unable to find any leaks in the water pipes, and tests by the Federal Office for Metrology and Surveying showed no defects. The pensioner has now lodged an appeal with the Federal Administrative Court, where the decision is still pending.

Background to the community

Brand-Nagelberg, located in the picturesque Waldviertel, is characterized by a richly designed history. After an eventful past, which included the loss of a fifth of the municipal area to the CSSR after the Second World War, the community has grown steadily. The water supply was continually expanded and the infrastructure improved. Those too History of Brand-Nagelberg shows the development of the community into a stable market town with an orderly water supply system.