Water wrangle
A week later, Infralobo has yet to react to claims from local householders in small developments around Vale do Lobo that the water charges the company began implementing this month
Firefighters working hard to restore water in Messines
São Bartolomeu de Messines may finally be getting its water supply system back on track after two ruptured water pipes left a big slice of the local population without water.
Millions to face ‘unconstitutional’ hikes to water bills
A report in Diário de Notícias tells how “at least 1.3 million people” face water bill price hikes – and the reality may actually affect up to eight million. The
Water scandal: €167m ‘wasted’ every year
News that Portugal as a whole loses up to a third of its water through “leaks, theft or illicit use” was revealed by the ERSAR (national water regulating authority) at
Dam to supply water in 2012
By PAULO SILVESTRE paulo.silvestre@theresidentgroup.com Odelouca dam is almost ready to provide much-needed water to the region. The dam, which was approved by José Sócrates when he was Environment Minister in
Alte water fountain unsuitable for consumption, says DECO
A new report from consumer watchdog DECO claims that the water at the Alte fountain is of poor quality and thus not fit for consumption. In a statement to the
NO WATER
Portuguese water polo title holders Portinado do not have a pool in which to contest this season’s home legs of the final play-off encounters with Salgueiros. Having been able to
Waterspout observed off Praia da Rocha
A waterspout was observed off the coast of Praia da Rocha, Portimão, on April 21. The phenomenon, which caused no damage, is equivalent to a tornado but happens at sea.
Alvor waterfront area is being revamped
By PAULO SILVESTRE paulo.silvestre@theresidentgroup.com Improvement works being carried out on Alvor’s waterfront between the Prainha and the estuary have come under fire from some local residents who claim that it
Four new waste water pumping stations to be built
Water management company Águas do Algarve has launched a public tender for the construction of four waste water pumping stations in Albufeira, Lagoa and Silves councils, worth around €3 million.