Leak Fixed - 30,000 Households Regain District Heating - 30,000 homes left without heat after pipeline rupture in Heidelberg
A damaged district heating pipeline left around 30,000 households without proper heating in Heidelberg and Schwetzingen. The leak occurred after an excavator struck the main transport line, disrupting hot water supplies overnight. Repairs were completed by morning, but full heating service may take longer to restore.
The incident began when an excavator severely damaged a key district heating pipeline. Residual heat in the system kept homes warm for a few hours, but temperatures dropped as the night went on.
Full heating service is now expected to be back in operation by the end of the day. The disruption affected thousands of households, but repairs have already been completed. Customers are being asked to remain patient as the system fully recovers.
