WATERTIME CASE STUDY : BERLIN, GERMANY

The aquatic unification of Berlin has taken place under difficult environmental, financial and political conditions. Berlin does not have major rivers, and is relying mainly on groundwater for its supply. Demand is however far exceeding the available natural groundwater quantities. As a result, the water resources available to Berlin have to be regarded as far from sufficient and safe. Keeping up an adequate supply/requires large-scale technological interventions and long-term planning.