Suspension of licences for pools, as a Mallorcan municipality struggles with water supplies
A 12-month moratorium on the building of new pools.
Mallorcan municipality cuts the water off again
Water consumption over the weekend was excessively high.
Another Mallorcan municipality introduces water restrictions
Municipalities in the Tramuntana area are experiencing particular problems.
Deya town hall announces water restrictions for non-essential activities
The town hall has had to bring in water from Palma for the last month, which has already meant spending 20% of the budget allocation.
Concerns over the impact water cuts will have on businesses.
Concerns over the impact water cuts will have on businesses.
Panic over Mallorca water cuts
Government grilled over why tourist tax money is not being used to solve the water crisis.
The supply will only be provided for seven hours a day.
The supply will only be provided for seven hours a day.
Mallorca municipality turns off the taps
Other municipalities in Mallorca have also set limits on water consumption this year.
Growing number of councils are introducting water restrictions.
Growing number of councils are introducting water restrictions.
Water restrictions in Mallorca
Local Police are responsible for surveillance, with the power to impose sanctions in the event of non-compliance.
Mallorca town wants to ban swimming pools
Over the past five years planning permission has been granted for the construction of at least 279 new private swimming pools.
Another Mallorca municipality introduces water restrictions
Arta, Banyalbufar, Estellencs have announced measures; Bunyola is the latest.
Colonia Sant Pere water supplies in "a very delicate situation"
Work has started on a new well, but prospects for the coming months are not at all favourable.
Banyalbufar turns the water off
There will be supply to the urban area for only seven hours a day.
Mounting concerns about water resources this summer.
Mounting concerns about water resources this summer.
Could Mallorca be planning on water meters in hotels and saltwater pools?
Almost 350 litres of water is consumed per day per hotel guest.
Michael Douglas banned from filling his Mallorca swimming pool
Concerns mounting about a lack of water this summer.
Government "expecting" rain that will prevent summer water restrictions in Mallorca
The drought state of emergency in Catalonia is not mirrored in Mallorca.
Government ruling out water restrictions in Mallorca
The situation with water reserves is not comparable with other regions of Spain.
Comment
The water in Mallorca...
It some areas of the island it still neither tastes how it should, nor is there enough of it with the tourist season looming.
Humphrey Carter23/02/2024 10:16