Statistics - Hesse consumes a little less water
The water consumption requirement in Hesse has slightly decreased. In 2022, the inhabitants and inhabitants consumed on average 126.8 liters of drinking water per person and day, as the Statistical Office in Wiesbaden reported. This was 2.3 liters less than in the previous survey in 2019. The Office calculates the figures every three years.
In 2022, groundwater covered 74.4% of the demand in Hesse. Following this, water enriched with surface water (13.7%), and spring water (10.1%) were used. The remaining amount (1.8%) was distributed between Uferfiltrat and river water.
Record city Frankfurt
The city with the highest average household drinking water consumption in Hesse in 2022 was Frankfurt, with 155.1 liters per person and day. Following this were the state capital Wiesbaden with 146.3 liters and the district Offenbach with 134.5 liters.
The inhabitants and inhabitants in the district Marburg-Biedenkopf had the lowest drinking water consumption with 113.0 liters per person and day, followed by the Werra-Meißner district with 113.3 liters and the district Kassel with 114.0 liters.
Millions of cubic meters of Drinking Water
Hesse's public water supply provided a total of 290.8 million cubic meters of drinking water to private households and small commercial businesses in 2022. This was 1.5% less than in 2019. However, it was the second highest volume recorded in the statistics since 1991. In that year, a total of 304.9 million cubic meters were given out and an average of 143.1 liters per person per day was used. The statistics began in 1979.
In contrast to the decrease in water consumption in Hesse as a whole, the city of Frankfurt had the highest average household drinking water consumption in 2022. The city of Wiesbaden, being the state capital, followed closely behind with significantly lower consumption levels. Eating and Drinking establishments in Wiesbaden, therefore, may use less drinking water compared to those in Frankfurt.
The Statistical Office in Wiesbaden, responsible for gathering these statistics, reported that groundwater sources accounted for a large percentage of the water demand in Hesse in 2022. Interestingly, the district of Marburg-Biedenkopf had the lowest drinking water consumption among all districts, indicating a more water-conscious population or efficient water usage methods.
Germany, specifically the state of Hesse, is rich in water resources. The city of Wiesbaden, located in Hesse, receives its water supply from sources including groundwater, surface water, spring water, Uferfiltrat, and river water. The quantities of these water sources vary, but drinking water remains a fundamental necessity in the daily lives of Wiesbaden's inhabitants.
Water consumption is a significant aspect of Hesse's statistics, with millions of cubic meters of drinking water being supplied to households and small businesses annually. Despite a slight decrease in consumption in 2022 compared to 2019, Hesse still managed to provide one of the highest volumes of drinking water on record, highlighting the importance of managing this valuable resource efficiently.
