Where there’s a Well ... in Mallorca
With all the rainfall we’ve endured recently, rather than listening to negative visitors bemoaning the inclement weather, I have been reminding myself how important and vital water is to the island’s infrastructure and survival, including the supply outage to the tourist industry!
A well or "pozo" seen in Mallorca
A well or "pozo" seen in Mallorca.
The alarming state of Mallorca's reservoirs
With little significant rainfall on the horizon, the forecast suggests a challenging autumn ahead for the region.
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.
Water restrictions in Mallorca
Local Police are responsible for surveillance, with the power to impose sanctions in the event of non-compliance.
Water restrictions in Deya this summer
Deya suffered water restrictions, due to drought, this summer.
Your weekly news catch-up in Mallorca
This week extreme heat, tourism figures, accidents, Uber drivers, resorts and beaches and water conservation.
Britain running dry....new restrictions introduced
A ban on hoses and sprinklers for South East Water customers came into effect on Friday. Thames Water, which supplies 15 million people around London, has said it is also planning restrictions.
The water in Mallorca don’t taste like what it ought to according to latest study.
The water in Mallorca don’t taste like what it ought to according to latest study.
Services
Nearly 7,000 residents without water
The water supply in Palma had three breakdowns at the weekend.
Construction
New emergency water pipe for Inca
A new 4.5 kilometre pipeline is being laid in order to guarantee the water supply in Inca in the event of a major cut in the normal service.
Drought
How Tramuntana towns have been coping with the water shortage
Although the municipalities were not on the recent "drought alert" list, they have been experiencing problems.
Drought
Mancor without water overnight and for some of the day
Since Saturday there has been a restriction leaving the whole village without water from eleven at night until eight in the morning.
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The water in Mallorca...
The water in Mallorca don’t taste like what it ought to according to latest study.
Humphrey Carter12/11/2021 11:34