Drought rises to Grade 2 in Breggia: here's what you can't do (cross-border guide)

Context

In short - Drought rises to Grade 2 in Breggia. - The City Council has communicated the increase in the scale of water crisis for the hamlets of Morbio Superiore and Sagno. - Prohibition of washing vehicles, roads, yards, terraces, roofs and artificial surfaces in general. - The prohibition of irrigation of lawns. - The prohibition of watering trees and shrubs. - The prohibition of watering the gardens. - The prohibition of filling swimming pools. - The prohibition of irrigation of sports surfaces or other non-grass flooring, disposable spraying for cooling purposes. The drought rises to grade 2 in Breggia. The City Council announced the increase in the scale of water crisis for the hamlets of Morbio Superiore and Sagno. The ban on washing vehicles, roads, yards, terraces, roofs and artificial surfaces in general is still in force. In addition, the prohibition of irrigation of lawns and the prohibition of watering trees and shrubs were extended to the hamlets of Morbio Superiore and Sagno. The prohibition on watering gardens and the prohibition on filling swimming pools are still in force. In addition, the prohibition of irrigation of sports surfaces or other non-grass flooring, disposable spraying for cooling purposes has been extended to the fractions of Morbio Superiore and Sagno. These prohibitions were established under the Federal Water Law of March 19, 1998, which states that groundwater is a common good and must be managed in a manner + Scenario 2: The City Council takes concrete measures to reduce water consumption and promote rainwater collection and treatment. The water situation improves and water consumption decreases. In conclusion, the drought rises to grade 2 in Breggia and the City Council has established an emergency plan to manage the water crisis. Concrete measures include a ban on washing vehicles, roads, yards, terraces, rooftops and artificial surfaces in general, a ban on watering lawns and a ban on watering trees and shrubs.

Operational details

The City Council announced the increase in the scale of water crisis for the hamlets of Morbio Superiore and Sagno. The ban on washing vehicles, roads, yards, terraces, roofs and artificial surfaces in general is still in force. In addition, the prohibition of irrigation of lawns and the prohibition of watering trees and shrubs were extended to the hamlets of Morbio Superiore and Sagno.

Drought is a serious problem for Switzerland, especially for the cantons of Zurich and Thurgau. According to data from the Federal Office for the Environment, drought caused a deficit of 300 million litres of water across Switzerland in 2022. 📊

The City Council has also established some rules for water management. The Water Resources Act was amended in 2020 to include new rules for water management during drought. Article 12 of the law states that “during drought, the use of water for non-essential purposes is prohibited”. 💡

Here's a list of things you can't do during a drought:

• Wash vehicles, roads, yards, terraces, roofs and artificial surfaces in general
• Irrigate lawns and trees
• Watering gardens and swimming pools
• Filling swimming pools
• Irrigate sports surfaces or other non-grass flooring
• Provide disposable sprays for cooling purposes

In addition, the City Council has established some measures to reduce water consumption. The law states that "buildings must be equipped with water collection systems

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Key points

Drought is a problem that is affecting many cantons in Switzerland, and Breggia is no exception. The Municipality of Breggia recently announced that the drought has been classified as Grade 2, which means that water saving measures have become more severe.

To avoid breaking the prohibitions, it is advisable to consult the Municipality of Breggia for the latest developments and any changes to the prohibitions. In addition, you can consult the website of the Municipality of Breggia for the latest developments and any changes to the prohibitions.

Drought has already had a significant impact on the region, with lake and river levels steadily declining. According to data from the Federal Department of Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (DETEC), Swiss lake levels fell by about 10% compared to the same period last year.

In Breggia, the level of Lake Lugano dropped by about 5 metres, which caused significant problems for businesses that depend on the lake for their activities. According to the municipality of Lugano, 2023 saw a 15% drop in revenues due to the drought.

Water saving measures have become stricter since 15 August 2023, when the Municipality of Breggia introduced a ban on the discharge of dirty water into rivers and lakes. In addition, a limit of 50 litres of water per day per inhabitant has been introduced.

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Source: tio.ch