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In a welcome development, Filderstadt is set to join its neighbouring town, Leinfelden-Echterdingen, in providing public drinking fountains. Mayor Christoph Traub confirmed the news, marking a significant step towards improving access to clean drinking water in the community.
However, it's worth noting that Filderstadt has been without a public drinking fountain, despite the Climate Adaptation Act coming into effect on June 1, 2020. This legislation obligates the federal government, states, and municipalities to develop plans to combat the consequences of climate change. The disparity between Filderstadt and Leinfelden-Echterdingen, which already boasts several fountains and plans for more, may be due to differing municipal priorities or implementation paces.
Leinfelden-Echterdingen appears to be actively maintaining and expanding its public drinking facilities, while no similar information is found for Filderstadt, suggesting either slower adoption or different local policies. The reasons for this discrepancy remain unclear, with no direct statements in the available search results specifying why Filderstadt has not yet installed such fountains while its neighbouring town has.
Despite this, Filderstadt is now moving forward, with plans to have at least one fountain in each district in the near future. The first of these will be operational on Friedensplatz in Bonlanden by the end of September. The specific locations for the other planned fountains have not been disclosed.
The deep drilling work for the planned fountains will take place in the upcoming autumn, while the timeline for their installation remains undisclosed. The costs for these fountains amount to around 45,000 euros, with around 35,000 euros provided for their construction.
Maintenance costs for these fountains over five years are estimated to be around 30,000 euros. It's important to note that public drinking fountains must be regularly inspected, maintained, and tested to ensure drinking water quality.
Interestingly, Leinfelden-Echterden has already installed a drinking fountain since May, located in front of the town hall entrance. Two more fountains are planned, one at Backhaus in Echterdingen and the other on Quartiersplatz Schelmenäcker, with production scheduled for 2025.
However, neither town provides signage to guide people to the drinking fountains. And while drinking water from decorative fountains like Filderstadt's oldest fountain, the Pfarrhaus-Brunnen in Plattenhardt from 1723, should not be consumed, the new public fountains will provide a safe and accessible source of drinking water for residents and visitors alike.
In conclusion, the installation of public drinking fountains in Filderstadt marks a positive step towards addressing the needs of its residents and aligning with regional climate policies. As more details about the fountains' locations and timelines emerge, we look forward to seeing Filderstadt join its neighbour in providing this essential amenity.
- The upcoming installation of public drinking fountains in Filderstadt's districts signifies a shift towards improving home-and-garden lifestyle, providing residents and visitors with a safe and accessible source of drinking water.
- In stark contrast to its neighbor, Leinfelden-Echterdingen, which has been actively maintained and expanded its home-and-garden amenities including public drinking facilities, the plans for public drinking fountains in Filderstadt mark a welcome development in uplifting its lifestyle.
