Utilities
Don’t be misled by the German habit of drinking carbonated mineral water at home, at work and in restaurants. They drink it because they like it; there’s nothing wrong with tap water, which is perfectly safe to drink and tastes fine.
Like most Europeans, people in Dusseldorf prefer spring water, be it for reasons of snobbism, patriotism or perceived healthiness.
Water
As much as water is fundamental to everyday life, rivers also play a defining role. The Stadtwerke Düsseldorf, the local utility, supplies water to more than 600,000 people in Dusseldorf, Erkrath and Mettmann...
Power
In the 1990s the production and supply of electric power in Germany ceased to be a government monopoly. Nowadays there are dozens of suppliers offering electric power at competitive prices. In Germany the cost of electricity...
Gas
In Germany the RWE DEA Hamburg is the largest gas producer, the largest utility companies are E.ON Ruhrgas Essen, RWE Energy Dortmund. One can opt for any supplier but in Dusseldorf about 50% of the inhabitants rely on...
Recycling
Recycling aims to save important resources and Germans are famous for having the most efficient recycling system in the world. There are different coloured bins for paper and cardboard, glass, biological waste, batteries and plastics...
Security
Even if Dusseldorf is not Sao Paulo or Johannesburg, Security is an important issue. Burglary and theft may appear everywhere. Good protection helps avoiding crimes and provides a feeling of living safer...
