Spain's Water Problems

Spain Scolds Iberdrola Over ‘Scandalous’ Draining of Reservoir

https://www.bloombergquint.com/business/spain-scolds-iberdrola-over-scandalous-draining-of-reservoir

The Spanish government dealt out a rebuke to Iberdrola SA after the utility’s hydropower activities caused water levels at a reservoir in the west of the country to drop dramatically, sparking outrage from nearby communities. The Ricobayo reservoir, in the western province of Zamora, is about 11% full after the Bilbao-based utility drained 1,000 hectometers in about five months, according to gov

While the above article deals with Northern Spain, it highlights a problem with water misuse and corruption.

This DW documentary shows what's happening in the "protected" Doñana National Park, some of which is in the Campo.

Spain's Water Problem – A documentary

https://www.dw.com/en/spains-water-problem/av-51991538


Illegal wells are being drilled in Doñana National Park


Residents resist as multinationals bottle Spain’s water to sell abroad

Top EU court raps Spain over wetlands – Doñana National Park

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A bit of good news...

Capacity of Spain’s reservoirs increased by 2.5 per cent in the last 12 months

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Spain's touristic Andalusia region imposes water restrictions

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Malaga in Andalusia is one of the most popular regions in Spain for domestic and foreign tourists. Since the start of the summer, about 30 municipalities have implemented water restrictions. The measure is just one way to tackle a historic drought that has left the region’s main water reservoir perilously low. The water cuts affect more than 100,000 people and are worrying those working in hotels. FRANCE 24’s Armelle Exposito and Sarah Morris report from Malaga.