A changing water panorama in the Penedès
Recently, the weather has provided a breath in the Baix Penedès, where the drought situation has passed to a pre-alert state in several municipalities. The last rains have been positively influenced by water management, although not all villages enjoy the same conditions.
Distribution of the water state between the municipalities
The division of the municipalities of the Penedès between normality and alert is based on the water supply systems. Those who depend on the Ter-Llobregat system, such as Avinyonet and Vilafranca del Penedès, are in an alert situation, while others like La Bisbal del Penedès and Olesa de Bonesvalls enjoy a state of normality.
The areas in alert
The municipalities that remain in alert include an extensive list, such as Gelida, Sant Sadurní d’Anoia and Santa Margarida and the Monks. This geographical diversity highlights the interdependence of communities in water resource management.
The municipalities in pre-alert
On the other hand, the villages under the Consortium of Aigües de Tarragona, such as Calafell and El Vendrell, are in a pre-alert phase. This classification indicates active surveillance on water consumption and the need to maintain sustainable practices.
The voice of government and the impact of the rains
In a recent press conference, the Minister of Territory, Housing and Ecological Transition, Sílvia Paneque, commented that recent rains are a first step towards the decame of water restrictions. However, he warned that there is still a long way before the water levels return to complete normality.
Expectations for the rainy season
Paneque emphasized that the Ter-Llobregat system needs to exceed 60% of the ability to declare the end of the alert. The gaze is placed in the rains that are expected for April, which could be key to water recovery.
The future of Carme-Capellades aquifer
One of the most positive aspects is the recovery of the Carme-Capellades aquifer, which has reached a level of 326.5 meters above sea level, thus returning to a state of normality. This advance is not only a relief for the dependent municipalities, but also opens the door to more sustainable water management.
As the Penedès progresses to a new stage in its water management, it is essential that communities be united to take measures that will ensure long -term sustainability. Collaboration and shared responsibility will be key on the way to a more resilient future.