Zweckverband Bodensee-Wasserversorgung

The Bodensee-Wasserversorgung (BWV) is an association established on October 25, 1954, to address the water shortage in Baden-Württemberg. Today, it supplies about four million people in around 320 cities and municipalities with drinking water from Lake Constance[1].

• Drinking Water Supply: The BWV extracts approximately 125 to 130 million cubic meters of water from Lake Constance each year and delivers it through a 1,700 km long pipeline network to consumers[1].
• Water Treatment: The raw water is processed into drinking water through nature-based treatment steps that comply with the strict requirements of the German Drinking Water Ordinance[1].

The main mission of the BWV is to ensure a safe and reliable drinking water supply. The association places great importance on solidarity and democratic structures, as the members are simultaneously owners and customers[1].

• Environmental Protection: The BWV is committed to protecting Lake Constance and its surroundings. The water extraction is so low that it does not affect the natural inflow[1].
• Climate Change Adaptation: With the project "Future Source," the BWV plans adaptations to climate change to ensure long-term supply security[1].
• Technical Innovations: The BWV invests in robust and durable pipelines as well as advanced monitoring technologies to ensure water quality and safety[1].

The Bodensee-Wasserversorgung is an important partner for the region, providing not only drinking water but also contributing to sustainable solutions for future challenges.

• 1 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodensee-Wasserversorgung
• 2 - https://www.bodensee-wasserversorgung.de/i-punkt/besichtigungen.html
• 3 - https://www.lw-online.de/unternehmen/organisation
• 4 - https://www.bodensee-wasserversorgung.de/trinkwasser/weg-des-wassers.html
• 5 - https://www.kommunaldigital.de/vku-mitglieder/zweckverband-bodensee-wasserversorgung