Lanzarote authorizes expansion of Playa Blanca wastewater plant

The Lanzarote Insular Water Council has authorized the expansion of the Playa Blanca wastewater treatment plant (EDAR) in Yaiza. The project aims to increase the facility's daily treatment capacity from 2,250 cubic meters to 6,322 cubic meters, representing an increase of approximately 181%.

The expansion includes facility improvements and the implementation of a tertiary treatment system. The project is promoted by the Lanzarote Water Consortium and is being funded and executed by the Government of the Canary Islands. Local authorities, including the Mayor of Yaiza and representatives from the Canary Islands government, have coordinated to advance the administrative requirements for the infrastructure.