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<p>Urban groundwater is a&#xa0;vital and sensitive resource, essential for drinking and industrial water supplies in densely populated areas. Due to the population distribution, the most frequently used groundwater in Switzerland originates from urban or urban-influenced aquifers. Its sustainability is threatened by contamination, temperature changes, and especially by irreversible damage from large-scale underground construction. Despite its critical importance, awareness of urban groundwater’s vulnerability remains limited due to its invisibility. This article highlights the need to preserve urban groundwater for future generations through comprehensive assessment and early planning of construction projects. Strengthening process understanding and recognizing the complexity of the subsurface are key to sustainable groundwater management. Recent legal rulings emphasize the importance of balanced decision-making that integrates ecological, economic, and social values to protect this indispensable resource.</p>

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Das marode Wasserschloss der Schweiz – Vom Schutz urbaner Grundwasserleiter

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  • 发表日期：

    2025年12月9日

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  • Natascha Torres,
  • Gabor Fuchs,
  • Marco Ghelfi

摘要

Urban groundwater is a vital and sensitive resource, essential for drinking and industrial water supplies in densely populated areas. Due to the population distribution, the most frequently used groundwater in Switzerland originates from urban or urban-influenced aquifers. Its sustainability is threatened by contamination, temperature changes, and especially by irreversible damage from large-scale underground construction. Despite its critical importance, awareness of urban groundwater’s vulnerability remains limited due to its invisibility. This article highlights the need to preserve urban groundwater for future generations through comprehensive assessment and early planning of construction projects. Strengthening process understanding and recognizing the complexity of the subsurface are key to sustainable groundwater management. Recent legal rulings emphasize the importance of balanced decision-making that integrates ecological, economic, and social values to protect this indispensable resource.