The driest province in Europe is starting to suffer as its water runs out. Decades of over-exploitation of water resources, coupled with a lack of investment in the infrastructure is finally causing Almería serious problems. Although the coastal regions are now living off their desalination plants, crumbling infrastructure means half the water produced is lost to leaks and cannot be shipped inland to the mountain villages. [Adsense-B] Olula de Castro is a prime example. Despite Continue reading
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Galasa approves whopping price rise – some towns will see rates double
Galasa, our bankrupt local water company, has had a whopping 32% rise approved for the Levante, whilst in some towns in the Almanzora the rates will double. It comes after a 16% rise in 2009. But socialist towns (PSOE) have said they are planning to refuse to allow the increase, and say that this must be passed by each local council, something the provincial council disputes. Given that the bills come directly from Galasa HQ Continue reading Galasa approves whopping price rise – some towns will see rates double
Balerma desalination plant
The new desalination plant in Balerma has started producing clean drinking water. It is capable of producing 30 billion litres of water a year, sufficient for 300.000 people within its catchment area, as well as 8000 hectares of farmland. Vicar, El Ejido and Roquetas del Mar will all start to receive the new water this week. However, it can only run at 30% of its full capacity as a new electricty substation has yet to Continue reading Balerma desalination plant
Carboneras desalination plant FINALLY connected to the network, but I bet you still can’t drink the water
150,000 people will start to receive desalinated water from the Carboneras plant, after the Minister for the Environment opened the taps to allow water to flow from Carboneras to the Levante water network. The desalination plant was built several years ago in Carboneras, because that’s where the power plant is. But it was never connected to the Levante, because the water pipe that existed was designed to take water from Mojacar to Carboneras – and Continue reading Carboneras desalination plant FINALLY connected to the network, but I bet you still can’t drink the water