The Association of Municipalities of the Western Costa del Sol has strengthened the processes for using seawater in showers and footbaths on beaches.
This approach already saves drinking water in other parts of Spain, but the regulations enforced by the Coastal Authority in Andalusia appear to be stricter.
Manuel Cardeña, head of the regional organisation, revealed that a third of the Malaga coastline will only reopen for footbaths this summer due to the province’s current hydrological circumstances.
The Axarquía coast will stop showers to maintain the Viñuela reservoir reserves, which are at 50%.
“We are exploring a variety of methods to reduce water consumption at beach facilities.”It’s a way to raise awareness, because the percentage of water consumed during the summer months isn’t as significant as that used for other public purposes,” Careña adds.
The President of the Western Commonwealth advises inhabitants to practise “responsible water use,” particularly after such a severe drought. We don’t know when we’ll have to impose limits again, so we all need to stay attentive. Saving is everybody’s responsibility.”
In this context, numerous coastal municipalities have placed special push buttons that last only 15 seconds, as required by the Andalusian Regional Government. Connecting footbaths to probable seawater pumps or tanks would be an excellent way to reduce water consumption during the summer.
“The regulations are quite complicated, but we will continue to insist. Cardeña concluded that the March rains, which alleviated the province’s dire situation, cannot stop the implementation of measures to improve the situation for future droughts, which are likely to return.
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