Tesla's Grünheide Water Supply Contract Faces Renewed Disputes

Tensions escalate between Tesla and the local water authority over wastewater limits and long-term resource management.

The Water Association Strausberg-Erkner (WSE) has raised objections to a revised water supply and wastewater contract with Tesla's Grünheide factory, citing concerns over fairness and environmental compliance.
Tesla is seeking adjustments to wastewater limits and has proposed using less fresh water, but WSE claims the changes favor Tesla's interests at the expense of broader community needs.
WSE criticized Tesla for exceeding phosphorus limits in wastewater since the factory's launch and for proposing a measurement method deemed inadequate by the association.
The local government in Märkisch-Oderland has warned WSE about potential legal and operational consequences if it fails to fulfill its public service obligations amidst the contract dispute.
Tesla has expressed frustration over the delays, accusing the WSE of unprofessional conduct and calling for greater legal certainty in the agreement.