Sonnensee is being drained: Ecological rescue operation begins now!
Kirchheim unter Teck plans to drain the Sonnensee from November 2025 to January 2026 to improve water quality.

Sonnensee is being drained: Ecological rescue operation begins now!
In the coming weeks, the Sonnensee in Kirchheim unter Teck will be drained, and the weather will play a crucial role. The aim of this measure is clear: the ecological qualities of the water should be improved by reducing the nutrient content. As kirchheim-teck.de reports, the planned period for the release is from November 2025 to January 2026. The water is released into the Westerbach in a controlled manner to ensure a smooth transition.
The indulgence campaign not only has ecological backgrounds, but also practical aspects. During this project, the sediment in the Sonnensee will dry out and be mineralized; this helps to sustainably reduce sludge and organic material. In order to protect local fish stocks, the fish and other animals living in the lake are professionally recovered before being drained. The native fish species are then safely transferred to the nearby citizen lakes.
Save and protect habitat
In order to create a safe environment for all living creatures, other animals are also being relocated to the Sonnensee. These measures are absolutely necessary to ensure long-term biodiversity and to protect the animals' habitat. However, caution is advised during the draining process: the muddy areas should under no circumstances be walked on as there is a risk of sinking.
This is not the first time that measures have been taken to improve water quality in the region. Such projects show that it is necessary to actively ensure the sustainable development of local nature. Residents are also invited to find out about the measures and to treat nature consciously.
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