Algarve unconvinced by ‘ambitious’ water strategy
Region cannot see its needs being properly addressed With a failing government presenting a ‘grand 15-year strategy for the nation’s future management of water’ last Sunday (see P2), media reports
PM presents €5 billion government strategy for water management to 2030
‘Água que Une’ envisages territorial cohesion and spirit of solidarity With the spectre of a snap election still hanging over the country, Luís Montenegro’s AD government is giving the impression
Algarve due to see restrictions on water consumption lifted
Recent rains have made all the difference Maria da Graça Carvalho, Portugal’s minister for the environment and energy announced today that the Committee to Monitor the Effects of the Drought
National Water Prize goes to project conceived in Algarve
Project is brainchild of environmental scientist Sascha Iqbal An ‘ingenious project’ underway in the Algarve that creates drinking water in a sustainable way has won the National Water Prize –
Alentejo water utility company finds 272 leaks, 64 meter offences since September
Águas do Alto Alentejo aims to save “around 10 billion litres of drinking water” Water utility company Águas do Alto Alentejo (AAA), in Portalegre district, has detected 272 leaks and
17th Water Congress heads to the Algarve
Professionals and students in the sector will discuss the challenges, solutions, and future of water management from April 8 to 11. The 17th edition of the Water Congress will take
Brussels puts pressure on Portugal over Water/ Flood Framework Directives
The European Commission today considered the measures planned by Portugal to address pressures on the marine environment to be inadequate, and awaits information on the application of water and flooding
Algarve dams at 49% capacity – water supply secured for more than one year!
Recent rainfall has boosted water supply at Algarve dams The Algarve’s dams have reached 49% of their total storage capacity following recent rainfall, ensuring water supply for more than one
€3.7 million project to bring water and sewage system to rural Loulé
Rural parish in Loulé to boast long-awaited water and sewage system At long last, the wait is over for the residents of Sobradinho, Alfeição, and Lagoa de Momprolé. The municipal
Algarve farmers propose per-person water limits
Measure proposed to ensure fairer distribution of water Farmers in the Algarve have called for a per-person water allocation system for urban consumption to ensure fair distribution and responsible use