Mallorca reservoirs almost back to full capacity
Capacity was as low as 35% in November last year.
Appeal against Palma Bay faecal spills court ruling
This concerns the environment ministry and an alleged failure to sanction the municipal services agency.
200 new employees to keep Palma's tourist areas clean
The new employees have been taken on for the six months of the tourism season.
Reports confirm pollution of Palma Bay by wastewater discharges
Since 2018, a Palma court has been investigating alleged illegal contamination by discharges.
Emaya starts works to improve drainage and pipelines in Jaume III
The works will involve partial road closures and changes in the circulation of several bus lines.
Low-price graffiti removal attracts demand in Palma
The rate is two euros per square metre.
Palma assessing when desalinated water will have to be bought
Reservoir capacity is well down on what it was this time last year.
Marine environment
Damning report into Palma bay treatment plant discharges
The Guardia Civil conclude that there has been "institutional passivity".
Coronavirus
Sant Jordi farmers disinfecting the streets
Twelve tractors and up to forty volunteers will be disinfecting streets.
Health
Palma has increased tap water chlorine level
The town hall is following WHO guidelines; there is no risk of contagion from tap water.
Environment
Government report disputes Palma faecal spills claims
A Palma councillor is under investigation for a possible environmental crime.
Services
Warning about water flows in Tramuntana torrents
Emaya will be releasing water from the Gorg Blau reservoir on Thursday.
Services
Nearly 7,000 residents without water
The water supply in Palma had three breakdowns at the weekend.
Infrastructure
Work started on Palma water system improvements
The work, it is said, will prevent 90% of the current spills of contaminated water.
Environment
Campaign for Sant Sebastià fiestas' civic responsibility
"Without this help, the town hall cannot ensure that Palma is clean."
Environment
Almost one thousand fines for fly-tipping
Companies and individuals were also penalised for leaving junk beside the containers in a bid to avoid paying recycling costs.
Graffiti
Graffiti removal in Palma
Slogans daubed on walls, including Carrer de Salvador Dalí, and Plaza Mayor have been removed.
Thefts
Increase in Palma water theft cases
Water was being drawn directly from the mains supply without being recorded by a meter or was being taken from a neighbour’s supply.
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