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Waterworks in Vienna, Public water supply infrastructure in Vienna, Austria.

The Vienna water supply system delivers spring water from the Lower Austrian-Styrian Alps through gravity-powered pipelines without requiring pumps for distribution.

The First Vienna Mountain Spring Pipeline, inaugurated by Emperor Franz Joseph I in 1873, marked the beginning of modern water infrastructure in the city.

The Favoriten Water Tower functions as an exhibition space where visitors learn about the significance of municipal water management through displays and events.

The Municipal Department 31 manages water distribution across 3,023 kilometers of pipes, supplying approximately 100,000 houses throughout Vienna.

The hydropower plant Mauer generates three million kilowatt-hours annually using drinking water, providing electricity for 1,000 households in Vienna.

Location: Vienna

GPS coordinates: 48.16190,16.52610

Latest update: March 3, 2025 20:01

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