Hemsbach's Wiesensee Outdoor Swimming Pool is being cut or trimmed
In the picturesque town of Hemsbach, located within the Rhein-Neckar district, Lake Wiesensee is a popular swimming spot for locals and visitors alike. However, an issue has arisen due to the excessive growth of water plants in the lake, which could pose a potential threat to swimmers and jeopardize the lake's ecological balance.
The city administration has expressed concerns about bathers getting entangled in the green tangle of water plants. To address this issue, the swimming pool operation will be restricted on Thursday as a specialized company carries out the removal of water plants from the bathing and swimming area.
This is not the first time such measures have been taken. In the summer holidays of 2022, water plants in Lake Wiesensee were mowed for the first time. The collected water plants are dried at the north shore, and the dried plants are then taken to a composting facility.
Water plants in Lake Wiesensee can grow up to six meters long, and they thrive in areas where the bottom remains undisturbed. The removal is crucial to prevent them from becoming a life-threatening hazard for humans. It's important to note that not all water plants in Lake Wiesensee are targeted for removal, as they provide animals with shelter, clean the water, and produce oxygen.
The removal process is carried out using a special mowing boat equipped with sickles at the front and back. This mechanical method helps manage the growth sustainably without causing significant harm to the overall ecosystem. In some cases, manual removal by divers or raking may also be employed, but mechanical harvesting is the most common approach for larger scale maintenance.
The removal of water plants from Lake Wiesensee is conducted annually to ensure the safety of bathers and maintain a healthy balance in the lake's ecosystem. For the latest updates on the current removal efforts, please stay tuned.
Scientists are researching methods to control the excessive growth of water plants in Lake Wiesensee, as they pose a potential threat to health-and-wellness, particularly for swimmers. The removal of these water plants, which can grow up to six meters long, contributes to environmental-science efforts by promoting a suitable fitness-and-exercise environment for people while maintaining a balance in the lake's ecosystem.
