Vienna's Water Supply

The Journey of the Water

Vienna's drinking water originates in the Lower Austrian-Styrian Alps. more

Balancing natural resources and varying water demand in the city is one of the central tasks of the Vienna Waterworks. more

The pipeline network comprises a total length of over 3,200 kilometres of public pipes. more

Already the Romans had spring water diverted from the area of today's Perchtoldsdorf and Gumpoldskirchen to Vienna's predecessor, Vindobona. more

A stand-by technician can be reached around the clock: Phone: 01 599 59-0. more

An on-site inspection must be held before establishing a tap connection. more

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Vienna Waterworks (Municipal Department 31)
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