Water management news in Portugal

Portugal reservoirs hold above-average water levels

MUNDA movement wants democratic management of the Mondego river basin

The MUNDA - Movement for the Unity and Defence of the Mondego River Basin demanded today that the river's management be democratic, involving local authorities, rather than falling solely under the control of a state body.

University of Coimbra researcher says Fagilde dam is a mistake

Professor and researcher at the University of Coimbra, Fernando Seabra Santos, argued today that the new Fagilde dam on the Dão river in Viseu is a mistake, as the future Girabolhos dam on the Mondego river could supply the region.

CAP and Fenareg debate 'Water Rights' market in Portugal

The Confederation of Farmers of Portugal (CAP) and the National Federation of Irrigation Associations (Fenareg) discuss the establishment of a water rights market to address usage and management in the country.

Agroportal21 Oct

ZERO calls for Foupana dam rejection over endangered fish and impartiality concerns

Environmental association ZERO is calling for the proposed Foupana dam in the eastern Algarve to be rejected, warning that it could threaten the survival of one of Portugal’s rarest freshwater The post ZERO calls for Foupana dam rejection over endangered fish and impartiality concerns appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Environmental groups oppose Foupana dam over biodiversity fears

An Algarve and Alentejo environmental platform has come out strongly against plans for the Foupana dam, warning that the project could cause lasting damage to biodiversity and encourage the expansion The post Environmental groups oppose Foupana dam over biodiversity fears appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Desalination plant and water abstraction in Pomarão will require an investment of 305 million euros

The information was provided by the new CEO of Águas do Algarve, Helena Lucas.

From the wettest winter in 30 years to drought in five months

In February, soils were saturated: accumulated rainfall was 1.8 times higher than normal and dams were at over 90% capacity. By July, the entire country had entered meteorological drought.

Castelo do Bode to the South Bank

In the Tagus basin, procedures are moving forward that aim for the “construction of a new dam on the Ocreza river”, reveals the State Budget.

The future of water is not obvious, but it is built together

At the 10th edition of the Path to Innovation, Águas do Tejo Atlântico brought together mayors, government officials, and industry professionals to discuss resilience, infrastructure, territory, and digital transformation.

Reused water: how much can Portugal save with wastewater

An analysis of the potential economic savings for Portugal through the implementation of wastewater reuse systems.

Plataforma Media7 Oct

Government has 30 million to transform wastewater into reusable water

The Government will make 30 million euros available to support investments that allow for the transformation of treated wastewater into reusable water, with co-financing that can reach 85%, in response to the challenges of water scarcity, it was announced today.

Algarve cuts water losses with €120 million investment

Home News Algarve cuts water losses with €120 million investment Algarve cuts water losses with €120 million investment The goal is to reduce losses in public water supply networks from nearly 20 percent to 15 percent.

Azores. European project for drinking water recovery

The Mayor of Horta, Carlos Ferreira, intends to strengthen the climate resilience of critical water infrastructure and improve resource management through nature-based solutions.

APA denies zero flow in the Tagus for 2025/2026

According to the Portuguese Environment Agency, the figures presented do not correspond to the data used to verify compliance with the flow regime established by the Albufeira Convention.

The challenges of sustainability under debate

The statements by Francisco Rocha Gonçalves, president of SIMAS, and Filipa Pantaleão, secretary-general of BCSD Portugal, on National Sustainability Day, regarding water management and corporate sustainability, respectively.

Minimum flow of the Tagus remains unmet

The proTEJO - Movement for the Tagus and Zero organisations state that, for example, on 21 August the average daily flow into the Fratel dam was 0.68 m3/s, about 6% of the agreed minimum.

Águas de Portugal Group distinguishes winners of the InovaPro competition and reinforces commitment to innovation

The Águas de Portugal Group has awarded the winners of its InovaPro contest, highlighting its ongoing focus on fostering innovation within the sector.

Jornal Económico1 Oct

Water – Pillar of life, the present and the future

This is the common thread: water unites the past, the present and the future. Aligned with 'Water that Unites', the national strategy for water management, it is up to each of us to do our part.

Water: execution of water management measures stood at 12% in 2022 and 2023

Zero criticises funding and management failures in water measures and calls for greater transparency in the preparation of plans for 2028-2033.

Water management is a reflection of how we organise the territory

Water is a precious resource and must be managed correctly for a more sustainable world. This was the theme of the speech by Francisco Rocha Gonçalves, president of SIMAS, at the event organised by Expresso dedicated to Sustainability Day, this Friday, at Impresa, which is supported by Cimpor, E-REDES, ERP Portugal, Lidl, Novo Verde, Sanofi and Seda.

Main phase of the Algarve desalination plant runs until 2028

Work associated with the buildings that will be part of the structure in the municipality of Albufeira is already complete, says Águas do Algarve, and since the beginning of September, work has begun at sea.

Water upstream, uncertainty downstream: how are the rivers connecting Portugal and Spain managed?

An analysis of the management and cross-border cooperation regarding the river systems shared between Portugal and Spain.

Meteored Portugal22 Sept

proTEJO calls for suspension of new dams and weirs on the Tagus

The movement requests that new infrastructure be evaluated in light of issues considered significant for water management, namely ecological flows, river connectivity, scarcity, and changes to the hydrological regime.

Portugal does not just need to discuss how much water it has, but how long it can keep it in the territory.

The statement highlights the need for Portugal to focus on water retention and management strategies rather than just assessing current water availability.

facebook.com17 Sept

Plan for the Tagus with assessment reaching Spain to advance 'soon'

'We are going to start this global plan for the Tagus very shortly,' states the president of AdP AQUA, Macário Correia. The environmental assessment will have to cover the river 'from the mouth to Spain'.

Plan for the Tagus with environmental assessment from the mouth to Spain to advance "soon"

The global plan for the Tagus River, announced by Macário Correia, will include an environmental assessment, focusing on water supply, saltwater intrusion, and river management.

Dams in Portugal have an average water storage capacity of 77%