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Bathing ban in the Rhine: Dormagen and Meerbusch are following suit!
In the Rhine district of Neuss there is a risk of a district-wide ban on swimming in the Rhine while the cities of Neuss, Dormagen and Meerbusch evaluate their decisions.
Bathing ban in the Rhine: Dormagen and Meerbusch are following suit!
An important decision is looming in the Rhine district of Neuss: a district-wide bathing ban could soon come into force. The city of Neuss has already pulled the emergency brake and issued a bathing ban. This applies to all bathers who want to have fun with the cool water in the Rhine. The cities of Dormagen and Meerbusch, which are intensively dealing with the situation, are also affected.
In Dormagen they are looking for alternatives: the city is currently examining whether it too will introduce a bathing ban after taking a close look at the Düsseldorf regulation. The situation is being assessed in detail in dialogue with the DLRG, but a final decision is still pending. Until then, residents will have to be patient, as a clear “yes” or “no” is still a long way off.
Meerbusch plans to ban swimming
In Meerbusch the situation becomes even more urgent. The city is planning to impose a bathing ban along the entire Rhine bank front of around 11 km. This decision is expected to be made at the beginning of next week. The situation is currently being closely monitored in the affected communities to ensure the best protection for citizens who enjoy swimming.
It should be noted that strict rules already apply in Neuss and Düsseldorf. Anyone who violates the current bathing bans could face fines of up to 1,000 euros. These measures are intended to help protect the safety of bathers and the integrity of water resources.
In the context of bathing fun
In the meantime, the regional leisure market may adapt as municipalities develop new regulations. Alternatives such as carports for outdoor areas are booming, which indicates that interest in shady places remains high despite the bathing ban. In Brisbane, for example, modern, versatile cantilever carports are very popular as they are available as practical shade providers in various designs and help to make optimal use of valuable space.
Finally, it should be noted that the developments surrounding the bathing bans in the Rhine district of Neuss are of particular interest, not only for the cities affected, but also for all water lovers. The coming weeks will show how the instructions will be implemented and what further steps the cities will take. Stay tuned for the latest information and developments!