Drinking water quality

Drinking water is one of the most frequently tested foods. Water samples are taken regularly, at least once a month, from the Kevelaer waterworks and tested by an independent institute. The results are checked and monitored by the Kleve district health authority.

Regular internet-based information for consumers in accordance with Section 46 TrinkwV

Address:
Stadtwerke Kevelaer
Kroatenstraße 125
47623 Kevelaer

Water supply area
Urban area of Kevelaer

Number of people supplied
Almost all citizens living in the supply area of Kevelaer: around 28,220 out of 29.000 people
(Source: City of Kevelaer website)

Water system capacity
Network length: 249 km
Pipe network feed 2024: 1.48 million m³/a
Peak delivery 2024: 5472 m³/d
Connection rate: around 97%

Water extraction methods:
Groundwater extraction

Water treatment process
Mechanical deacidification, denitrification via rapid decarbonization, turbidity filtration, carbon dioxide dosing

Disinfection process
No

Test results
You can obtain an information sheet on drinking water analysis here.

Water hardness
Hardness range soft in accordance with the German Detergent Act: 1.19 mmol/l corresponds to 6.7 degrees of German hardness