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Aargau municipality Veltheim shuts down wells due to water theft
In the municipality of Veltheim, wells have been shut down due to significant water extraction by residents.
The municipality of Veltheim in the canton of Aargau has decided to shut down public wells due to substantial water extraction by residents. According to several sources, water was transported away using submersible pumps and large barrels, which led to a significant reduction in water levels.
The measure affects not only Veltheim but also the neighboring municipality of Rüfenach. While no water is currently flowing from the wells in Veltheim, other municipalities in Aargau are utilizing the wells to combat the ongoing drought. This development has been documented by various local media.