# Water management and scarcity in Lanzarote

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/water-management-and-scarcity-in-lanzarote
> Updated: 2026-08-27T23:00:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

In Lanzarote, the tourism sector is increasingly turning to private desalination investments to mitigate water shortages caused by intermittent public network cuts and infrastructure failures. For example, the Hotel Seaside Los Jameos Playa is renewing its desalination plant to ensure it can produce up to 600,000 liters of water daily for self-consumption. Business operators have described these measures as a “necessary survival tactic” to avoid the costs of halting activities, though they face bureaucratic delays from the Consejo Insular de Aguas.

In response to these ongoing challenges, the Lanzarote Insular Water Council has finalized its Scheme of Important Issues (ETI) for the 2027-2033 period. The council aims to move toward proactive planning for Lanzarote and La Graciosa, focusing on scheduled infrastructure investments and desalination to prevent future water emergencies.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-27: Lanzarote water council finalizes 2027-2033 planning scheme

Lanzarote's Insular Water Council has finalized its 2027-2033 planning document to address water security and infrastructure needs for Lanzarote and La Graciosa.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lanzarote-water-council-finalizes-2027-2033-planning-scheme

### 2026-08-25: Lanzarote hotels invest in desalination due to water shortages

Hotels in Lanzarote, such as Seaside Los Jameos Playa, are investing in private desalination plants to combat chronic water supply failures and ensure operational stability.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lanzarote-hotels-invest-in-desalination-due-to-water-shortages

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