Government launches new water management strategy to combat drought and illegal wells
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The Hungarian government is launching a new, comprehensive water management concept. The aim is to reduce the damage caused by drought and curb the use of illegal wells. The draft also includes legislative and institutional changes, so the functioning of the water management system may change as well.
According to the concept, authorities will monitor wells more strictly, especially those for which there is no official permit. Illegal water extraction lowers the groundwater level, which also affects agriculture. Experts say that drier summers make the economical and lawful use of water increasingly important.
Part of the reform's funding will become available from 2027. The detailed rules are not yet fully known, and the government promises further information in the coming months. Organisations and farmers will closely follow how the implementation unfolds.
Overall, the decision shows that water protection has become a priority in Hungary as well. The effects of the new rules will become clear in the coming years, when it becomes visible how they work in practice.
Sources: Traders Union
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