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Wiesbaden cemeteries face months-long water shutoff starting November 17

A sweeping water shutdown leaves Wiesbaden’s cemeteries dry for months. How will families and visitors adapt to this prolonged disruption?

This is a graveyard with many graves. On the ground there is grass. In the background there are...
This is a graveyard with many graves. On the ground there is grass. In the background there are trees and sky.

Wiesbaden cemeteries face months-long water shutoff starting November 17

Wiesbaden's Parks and Gardens Department has announced a significant water shutoff, impacting all taps and water outlets across the city's cemeteries. The service disruption will commence on November 17 and is expected to continue until spring 2026.

The department has confirmed that all water supplies on the cemeteries will be shut off, affecting all taps and water outlets. This decision is part of a larger maintenance and improvement project. While the exact cause of the disruption has not been specified, it is important to note that there are no indications of an emergency or outage event scheduled for November 17, 2023.

The department has assured the public that they will be notified in advance once the water supply is restored. Until then, residents and visitors are advised to plan accordingly and make use of alternative water sources where possible.

The water shutoff at Wiesbaden's cemeteries is set to begin on November 17 and will continue until spring 2026. The Parks and Gardens Department will provide updates and notify the public when the water supply is back in operation.

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