Use of reclaimed water from Porreres

Modernisation of irrigation systems already in place and expansion of new irrigation networks

What does it consist of?

This project aims to take advantage of the water flow from the Porreres WWTP, which currently enters into infiltration wells or streams, through the corresponding activities.

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Data

PROJECT TITLE IN THE CALL
Use of reclaimed water from Porreres
LOCATION
Mallorca (Porreres)
Entity submitting the PROJECT
Govern de les Illes Balears
Entity that executes the project
Conselleria de Medi Ambient i Territori
Project code
ITS2018-086
Total project amount
2.075.347 €
ITS granted amount
2.075.347 €
Executed amount
2.075.347 €
Call year
2018
Execution status
Executed
Purpose
Environment
Budget execution
Executed: 100%
Last data request
02.03.2022

The project

The Directorate-General of Agriculture and Livestock, through the Rural Development Department has implemented a number of actions in the area of irrigation with reclaimed water, consisting of the modernisation of existing irrigation systems and the expansion of new irrigation networks.

The use of reclaimed water for irrigation has a significant impact on the environment and the landscape due to how it helps in the recovery of the aquifers, offsets the effects of long periods of drought, guarantees the supply of water during the summer and provides quality water to farmers. It also helps maintain the agricultural landscape, making more efficient use of water and preventing uncontrolled discharge into the sea.

This project involves the municipality of Porreres, following the same guidelines as all the irrigation work with treated water. In this regard, the project, the aim of which is to take advantage of water from the WWTP, has three major plans: a pool for storage of purified water from the WWTP, water treatment and irrigation networks. All of these activities as a whole will directly benefit the irrigator community of Porreres, consisting of more than 100 users, covering a crop area of approximately 150 hectares.