Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Vigo Presses Major Water Users to Curb Consumption With About 90 Days of Water Left

With Eiras near half-full, the city leans on its upgraded O Casal plant to stave off shortages.

Overview

  • Mayor Abel Caballero put Eiras at roughly 47.7% of capacity and estimated current reserves at about 90 days.
  • He sent letters to large industrial and commercial consumers urging immediate cuts, audits of non‑essential uses, and leak checks.
  • Vigo says the €23 million O Casal treatment plant enables treatment of Eiras water below 35% capacity, averting an immediate supply crisis.
  • Augas de Galicia formally placed Redondela under moderate drought prealert as levels fell near half, and the council reports about 50,000 m3 in monthly savings from network upgrades and restrictions.
  • Caballero urged action on the 2022 plan for a second upstream reservoir near Forzáns with interim pumping, and he pledged water support for Baiona if expected rains fall short.