Outdoor water show at Cumbre del Sol
We wish to highlight the local council’s inaction regarding the repair of water leaks in the public drinking water supply network in Cumbre del Sol. Numerous trenches have remained open for months, marked off by plastic hoardings – the vast majority of which have been left lying on the ground – without any Veolia workers taking steps to fill them in.
In Magnolias and Pueblo de la Luz, residents have repeatedly urged the local council to replace the pipes, which are over 40 years old, given the constant bursts and water leaks that occur. Instead, after a fault is reported, repairs are carried out, but frequently, a few days sometimes the same-day later, another burst occurs just a few centimetres away. Veolia’s workers acknowledge that the pipes need replacing, yet instead they simply reduce the water pressure whilst waiting for the next burst to occur. and the council to take action.
The Council claims to have resolved 91 per cent of complaints and to be promoting smart water management by installing self-managed meters.
We have pinpointed however the location of numerous ditches and are publishing the photos which casts doubt on the council’s propaganda.
According to official figures and audit reports network losses are estimated at around 40 per cent. It is a shame that the local council allows expensive and valuable water to flow into gardens rather than fill the taps, leaving streets looking like a war zone.
Readers interested in more insights about the water situation are advised to read these posts:
- The water situation is at breaking point and we’re paying more for it than ever before
- OVFC’s callfor a water-saving ordinance in Benitatxell
- Meeting OVFC with Mayor and Council 25 September 2024
- Meeting OVFC with Mayor and Council 1 July 2024
- Call for proposals from residents of Cumbre del Sol ahead of the Benitatxell local elections in May 2027
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