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Algarve water management and infrastructure

Overview

The Algarve region has entered the new hydrological year with water reserves at 74% capacity across its six main reservoirs, totaling 328 million cubic meters. This figure marks an increase of 13 million cubic meters compared to the previous year, according to the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA).

To manage these resources, the Portuguese government has announced a €120 million investment package intended to modernize urban water systems and improve efficiency by 2028. Funding is divided between the ALGARVE 2030 Regional Program (60%) and the Environmental Fund (40%).

Planned infrastructure projects include the construction of the Algarve Seawater Desalination Plant, technical analysis of the Pomarão water intake, and studies for the Foupana and Alportel dams. Additional efforts aim to reduce public supply network water losses from 20% to 15%, promote wastewater reuse, and interconnect the western and eastern parts of the region.

Entities

Algarve · Algarve Tourism Association · Portuguese Environment Agency · Maria da Graça Carvalho

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Algarve invests 32 million euros in coastal protection

    The Algarve is investing 32 million euros in coastal protection and restoration projects across several municipalities to combat erosion and protect vulnerable beaches and cliffs.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Algarve water reserves reach 74% amid €120 million efficiency investment

    Algarve's water reservoirs have reached 74% capacity, prompting a €120 million government investment to modernize water systems, improve efficiency, and advance desalination projects.

Sources

barlavento.pt · portugal.fr · recordeuropa.com · theportugalnews.com