00:00Thirsty industries, dry communities, they're all competing for the same thing, water.
00:07Brandenburg is one of Germany's driest regions. In some areas, groundwater levels have fallen by
00:13up to 2 meters in the last 20 years. In this community, 92% of the permitted groundwater
00:20withdrawal is reserved for Red Bull and beverage manufacturer Rauch.
00:25That allowance is based on expert analysis that is decades old.
00:30Scientists and residents are concerned. The dwindling water resources pose a growing risk
00:36of social unrest. Scientists are testing possible solutions, capturing excess winter rain and treated
00:43wastewater, storing it underground, and using it during dry periods. They have already mapped areas
00:50where this could work. Brandenburg hasn't run out of water yet. Officials are still figuring out
00:56how to manage it.
00:58Cardenburg hasn't been talked to a fresh fire.
00:59overtime
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