Wasserwirtschaftsamt Donauwörth

The Wasserwirtschaftsamt Donauwörth is an authority of the Free State of Bavaria, which is subordinate to the Bavarian State Ministry for the Environment and Consumer Protection. As a technical authority, it supports and advises the governments and district administrative authorities in the implementation of water management tasks in southwestern Bavaria, in particular in the administrative district of Swabia, together with the Wasserwirtschaftsamt Kempten.

The core tasks of the Wasserwirtschaftsamt Donauwörth include ensuring the supply of drinking and industrial water, the protection and monitoring of water bodies, and the maintenance and development of streams and rivers. A particular focus is on flood protection to protect the population and the economy from the dangers of flood events.

The office is responsible for a vast area with numerous rivers and streams, including Donau, Iller, Lech and many more. This area also contains the largest groundwater resources in Bavaria that can be used as drinking and industrial water sources, which are an important resource for the region.

The Wasserwirtschaftsamt Donauwörth is actively committed to the protection and sustainable use of Bavarian waters. The central tasks include:

• Flood protection: Planning, construction and operation of state flood protection facilities and promotion of municipal measures.
• Water ecology: Improving the ecological condition of water bodies through renaturation and implementation of the Water Framework Directive.
• Drinking water: Ensuring the drinking water supply and protecting groundwater resources.
• Wastewater: Monitoring and control of wastewater treatment to protect water bodies from pollution.
• Groundwater and soil: Protecting groundwater from harmful influences and promoting soil protection.

The office operates a comprehensive hydrological measuring system and carries out technical water supervision. It advises municipalities and supports them in the areas of wastewater disposal, water supply and non-state waters. It also participates as a public body in water management assessments in other procedures.

The Wasserwirtschaftsamt Donauwörth is actively committed to the "Wasserzukunft Bayern 2050" in order to cope with the challenges of climate change and the increasing demands on water management. This includes the development of sustainable strategies for dealing with water resources and adapting to changing framework conditions.

The office also offers a wide range of career opportunities in the fields of engineering, natural sciences, crafts and administration. It promotes the training and further education of its employees and offers attractive benefits.

The Wasserwirtschaftsamt Donauwörth is an important partner for municipalities, companies and citizens when it comes to the protection and sustainable use of Bavarian waters. It helps to maintain the quality of life in the region and to secure natural resources for future generations.

1. https://www.wwa-don.bayern.de/
2. https://www.wwa-don.bayern.de/wir/index.htm
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6. https://www.wwa-don.bayern.de/wir/amtsbereich/index.htm
7. https://www.wwa-don.bayern.de/newsletter_lech/index.htm
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