Vienna's Water Supply
The Journey of the Water
Vienna's drinking water originates in the Lower Austrian-Styrian Alps.
Water Distribution
Balancing natural resources and varying water demand in the city is one of the central tasks of the Vienna Water.
The Pipeline Network
The pipeline network comprises a total length of over 3,000 kilometres of public pipes.
History
Already the Romans had spring water diverted from the area of today's Perchtoldsdorf and Gumpoldskirchen to Vienna's predecessor, Vindobona.
Stand-by Service
A stand-by technician can be reached around the clock: Phone: 01 599 59-0.
E-government Services
An on-site inspection must be held before establishing a tap connection.
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