The Almada City Council has announced a ban on all non-essential water usage, including watering, to replenish reserves following persistent supply failures. Local officials hope to stabilize the situation within two to three weeks, though critics point to long-standing infrastructure neglect and high water loss rates in the municipality.
Almada bans non-essential water use amid supply failures
Tuesday, 7 July 2026AI summary
4 sources
- Almada bans non-essential water use for 'two to three weeks'cnnportugal.iol.pt ·
- Almada to ban non-essential water usage to replenish reserveseco.sapo.pt ·
- Minister inaugurates water treatment plants in Alentejoobservador.pt ·
- Dry taps, wet excuses. The lack of water on the coast must be the fault of the PREC!dn.pt ·
