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The Wasserbeschaffungsverband "Am Wiehen" is a regional special-purpose association that ensures the drinking water supply for around 100,000 people in the cities and municipalities of Bad Oeynhausen, Hille, Hüllhorst and Löhne. It supplies its four members – the local suppliers such as Stadtwerke Bad Oeynhausen, the municipality of Hüllhorst and Stadtwerke Löhne – with high-quality drinking water from a modern waterworks.[1][2][5]
Every year, the WBV extracts over 5 million cubic meters of water (which corresponds to more than 5 billion liters) from 22 wells in the association area, which extends over the districts of Herford and Minden-Lübbecke. This water is professionally treated in the and supplied to the local suppliers, who then pass it on to the households. The association thus takes on the central task of raw water extraction and treatment in order to guarantee a reliable and safe supply – even under challenging conditions such as dry periods.[2][1]
The main mission of the WBV "Am Wiehen" is to sustainably and efficiently secure the drinking water supply for the region. With a clear focus on quality, responsibility and the common good, the association stands for the highest standards in water treatment and distribution. The board consists of the mayors of the member municipalities: Association Chairman Michael Kasche (Mayor of Hüllhorst) and Deputy Association Chairman Lars Bökenkröger (Mayor of Bad Oeynhausen) manage the association together with the representatives from Löhne and Hille. This municipal approach underlines the values of local roots, transparency and citizen proximity.[3][5][1]
Sustainability is a central concern of the WBV. The association is strongly committed to the conscious use of drinking water and combats scarcity through innovative tools and educational work:
Through these initiatives, the WBV not only contributes to the conservation of resources, but also strengthens the region's resilience to climate change effects such as droughts. The association provides transparent information about FAQs on topics such as water use and traffic lights in order to actively involve citizens.[2][7]
The WBV "Am Wiehen" thus embodies regional strength and future-oriented water management: Reliable, sustainable and committed to the people in the Wiehen region. With its expertise, it protects a vital asset and inspires responsible consumption.[1][2][6]
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