Water shortages trigger public protests in Petilia Policastro and Ortigia

Water shortages are causing significant public unrest in several Italian regions. In Petilia Policastro, residents and groups such as Legambiente Valle Tacina have organized protests to demand solutions for continuous service interruptions. Concerns have been raised regarding the management of the San Teodoro reservoir, with claims that water is being diverted to other municipalities while local supply remains unstable.

Similarly, in Ortigia, residents are protesting ongoing water scarcity and insufficient pipe pressure. Despite previous announcements from Aretusacque regarding the restoration of service, local committees report that only a small fraction of users have access to regular supply. Citizens are demanding specific timelines and clearer communication from water management authorities and local government bodies.