Penkuner Schloss-See reaches historical low-alarm level red!

Penkuner Schloss-See reaches historical low-alarm level red!

Pasewalk, Deutschland - In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the Penkuner Schloss-See has reached an alarming low. The level has dropped to 1.30 meters below the normal stand, which is called the "historical low" by city representative Götz Grünberg. The water level has not been as flat as now. Camper and leisure captains can now even row under the Boothauser's exitors without having to open them. For many residents a questionable condition, because the reed belt on the bank has grown to several meters and indicates the drastic changes that the lake is currently experiencing.

The maximum depth of the lake is usually 3.70 meters, according to the Ministry of Health of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. With the current development, concerns about water quality is growing. After all, the water quality at the bathing area was recently assessed as excellent. A digital measuring station has been monitoring the water values ​​around the clock since May 2023 and ensures that the bathers in the Penkuner Schloss-See can continue to swim. However, the first signs of changes are already available.

climate change and its consequences

A central cause of the changes in the water balance are the effects of climate change. According to a study on bund , high rainfall that can often no longer be absorbed by the ground, led to fall floods and increased water levels. This has affected not only forest and meadow areas, but also waters such as the Penkuner Schloss-See.

The water supply is under pressure through the combination of drought, falling water levels and heavy rains. The sealing of areas in urban areas tightens this problem. Rainwater can no longer put it into the ground, which leads to overload existing sewage systems and ultimately endangered the water quality in lakes and rivers.

The future of Penkuner Schloss-Lake

The increasing levels in connection with climate congresses and human interventions could soon cloud the swimming joys in the Penkuner Schloss-See. Local residents and water sports enthusiasts have the situation in view and hope for opportunities for how to get the lake despite the impending challenges. The staying away from visitors could also have negative economic consequences for the region, because the idyllic location and the excellent water quality have so far been a popular attraction.

whether and how concerns about the water level and water quality will continue to develop remains to be seen. The residents and city representatives can only hope that the Penkuner Schloss-See will soon be back to its usual shine.

For more information about water levels and water quality in the region, a visit to the page hydrodata where current values ​​can be called up.