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Water is our number one 1 food. It provides us with drinking water and ensures hygiene in all areas of living. Agriculture, industry and households need water. Water protection means sustainability for future generations. The WATERnet of the Ministry of Life offers you an overview of all aspects related to water in Austria.
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Water cycle and water balance
Austria is a country in Central Europe, in the temperate climate zone. Two thirds of Austria’s territory are covered by the East Alps, which form a barrier to rain clouds and stimulate the raining out of clouds. Austria profits also from the high inflow. So, what does Austria’s water balance look like? > more about: Water cycle and water balance
10.03.2009, Lebensministerium Öffentlichkeitsarbeit
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Running waters – Rivers and brooks
Waterways are and always have been vital arteries of human settlement and economic activities in the country. “Proximity to waterways”, so often sought by people for transport, nourishment, etc., can also conceal hazards (e.g. due to flooding). > more about: Running waters – Rivers and brooks
02.07.2008, Lebensministerium Öffentlichkeitsarbeit
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Lakes in Austria
Many people associate vacation in Austria with the country’s attractive mountain and lake scenery. Most of Austria’s lakes are alpine lakes with a good or very good ecological status. But in Austria’s east, at the border to Hungary, also steppe lakes are found. > more about: Lakes in Austria
02.07.2008, Lebensministerium Öffentlichkeitsarbeit
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Groundwater
The term “groundwater” refers to water beneath the earth’s surface that fills the cavities of the earth’s crust (pores, crevices, etc.) contiguously, under more or less pressure than the atmospheric levels, and whose movements are determined through gravity and friction. > more about: Groundwater
02.07.2008, Lebensministerium Öffentlichkeitsarbeit
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Drinking water and water supply
Whether in the capital Vienna or in the tourism community Ramsau am Dachstein in Styria: The water gushing from Austria's water taps is drinking water. Whatever we use water for in our households, for doing the washing, for cooking, cleaning, or for the toilet flush: We use drinking water. > more about: Drinking water and water supply
02.07.2008, Lebensministerium Öffentlichkeitsarbeit
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Wastewater disposal
Wastewater disposal is a central subject of Austria’s water protection policy. The principle of the water protection policy is taking a proactive approach by imposing the obligation of state-of-the-art wastewater treatment. In this way the subsequent cleaning up of contaminated waters is to be avoided. > more about: Wastewater disposal
02.07.2008, Lebensministerium Öffentlichkeitsarbeit
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Flood Control
The disaster events of the floods of August 2002, August 2005 and spring 2006 caused considerable damage. Floods can destroy existences and endanger lives. Which measures can protective water management take to offer protection against floods? How can people protect themselves personally? > more about: Flood Control
02.07.2008, Lebensministerium Öffentlichkeitsarbeit
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Water power
The utilisation of water power is of importance not only for its economic aspects, but also with a view to achieving sustainability and the climate protection objectives. Hydropower constitutes the main source of renewable energy in Austria. > more about: Water power
02.07.2008, Lebensministerium Öffentlichkeitsarbeit
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“Water know-how” from Austria
Austrian know-how in the field of water management is recognised and in demand all over the world. The high quality standards that Austria applies to drinking water supply and wastewater disposal have motivated Austrian companies to make great achievements in the field of environmental technologies. > more about: “Water know-how” from Austria
02.07.2008, Lebensministerium Öffentlichkeitsarbeit
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Transnational waters
Water has no frontiers. It doesn’t know any administrative or political levels of competence. Water is not constrained by national borders, either. The Danube, for instance, has a catchment area with extends over 18 states and nearly 10 percent of the territory of Europe. > more about: Transnational waters
02.07.2008, Lebensministerium Öffentlichkeitsarbeit