Environment Minister Maria da Graça Carvalho, who attended the regional drought subcommittee meeting in Faro, admitted that municipalities that did not adhere to the standards could be punished.
For his part, said Antonio Miguel Pena, Mayor of Olhão and the Municipal Community of the Algarve(hope)He stressed, “The great effort that was made because consumption increased from year to year. We were able, in one year, to reverse the upward trend in consumption.”
Some municipalities obtained better results than others, with the Mayor of Olhão highlighting the performance of his municipality, which achieved the set target: “We must congratulate the citizens of Olhão, who achieved the set target,” Antonio Miguel Pena welcomed, stressing the need to continue providing water, so that There is a shortage of water in the taps.
Dams in the Algarve have a capacity of 35% and water is guaranteed for only one year. Despite this, the level is higher than last year at the same time, and the Environment Minister therefore ensures that, at least for now, there will be no further restrictions.
