Drinking fountain established at South Park, Düsseldorf Wersten
In the heart of Düsseldorf, the city is making strides to enhance public amenities, with a significant focus on providing refreshing options during hot summer months. The city's heat action plan includes the expansion of the drinking fountain network, making it easier for residents and visitors to stay hydrated.
The new drinking fountain, similar to its counterparts, runs continuously to maintain a high hygiene standard and prevent the growth of harmful bacteria like legionella. The flow rate is kept low at 1.5 liters per minute, ensuring a steady supply of cool water.
Jochen Kral, during the inauguration of the new drinking fountain in the South Park, emphasized the importance of accessible drinking water at public places. This marked the 25th addition to Düsseldorf's expanding network, with plans to expand to 60 fountains, mirroring Dortmund's network expansion.
Some of the recent additions to the network include drinking fountains at Kirchplatz, Fürstenplatz, Garather Main Center Kurt-Schumacher-Straße, and more, all built in 2025. The latest drinking fountain is located near the Franz-von-Sales Church, in sight of the water playground, and is part of an extension of the path to the South Park.
The city's drinking fountain network currently consists of 25 installed fountains, with the latest ones built in 2025 at Südpark Near Ziegeleiweg 17. The Zoopark and Rheinufer Golzheim Robert-Lehr-Ufer drinking fountains were built in 2016 and 2015, respectively. During the cold season, the fountains are dismantled to prevent damage.
For more information about Düsseldorf's Trinkbrunnen network, please visit the website of Stadtwerke Düsseldorf. The city works operate and maintain the drinking fountains, ensuring they run smoothly and provide clean water.
The financing of Düsseldorf's drinking fountains is done through the city and district councils. District Council 9 plans to install two more drinking fountains: one on the Benrather marketplace and one on the Rhine embankment.
It's worth noting that while information about the exact locations of existing drinking fountains in Düsseldorf or planned new installations is not readily available online, local government or utility websites, or city infrastructure planning resources would be the best sources for precise information.
Drained drinking water from the fountains is used sustainably, allowing it to seep into the ground and benefit green spaces and groundwater. The Historic Trinkbrunnen Flehe, Himmelgeister Landstraße 1, built in the 1950s, and the oldest existing historic drinking fountain in Düsseldorf, the Historic Trinkbrunnen Am Staad, Lohauser Deich 9, built in 1955, are part of this network.
The goal is to install 60 drinking fountains in Düsseldorf, aiming to match Dortmund's network expansion. With each new addition, the city is making a commitment to public convenience and sustainability, providing a refreshing option for all.
The city's expansion of the drinking fountain network is not limited to refreshing options; it also includes home-and-garden aspects, as some of the fountains are located near water playgrounds, encouraging a sustainable-living lifestyle for residents and visitors. Jochen Kral, during the inauguration of the new drinking fountain, emphasized the importance of these public amenities, which serve as essential elements of the city's lifestyle.
