Water distribution in Torrevieja
The drinking water supply system for the municipality of Torrevieja consists of a distribution network that receives water from different points and transports it to Torrevieja homes and residents.
The Torrevieja distribution network covers 691,883 meters of supply network, including both the network bringing water from the Canales de Taibilla Municipal Association delivery points and the distribution pipelines in the town centre and suburbs of Torrevieja.
In recent years, older fibre cement (FBA) has gradually been removed, as required by law, to be replaced mainly by ductile casting. This much more modern material offers advantages in terms of durability and health.
The existing tanks in Torrevieja are listed below, showing with their drinking water storage capacity and location.
| TANK | CAPACITY | PROPERTY | LOCATION | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceñuela | 3,000 m3 | Torrevieja Town Council | Finca La Ceñuela, upper section | Partially buried, reinforced concrete rectangular section with double chamber |
| Los Balcones | 5,000 m3 | Torrevieja Town Council | Los Balcones housing development, upper section | Partially buried, reinforced concrete circular section |
| Taibilla I | 2,200 m3 | MCT | Finca Pozo Dulce along Avenida de las Cortes Valencianas | Partially buried, reinforced concrete rectangular section with double chamber |
| Taibilla II | 5,000 m3 | MCT | Finca Pozo Dulce along Avenida de las Cortes Valencianas | Finca Pozo Dulce along Avenida de las Cortes Valencianas |
| Taibilla III | 5,000 m3 | Torrevieja Town Council | Lago Sol housing development, upper section | Partially buried, reinforced concrete circular section |
| Taibilla IV | 5,000 m3 | MCT | Finca Pozo Dulce along Avenida de las Cortes Valencianas | Partially buried, reinforced concrete circular section |
| Torreblanca | 3,000 m3 |
Torrevieja Town Council |
C/ Argonautas in Torreblanca housing development | Reinforced concrete rectangular section |
| La Hoya | 10,000 m3 | Torrevieja Town Council | Mirador Alto de la Casilla, s/n | Reinforced concrete circular section |
| San Luís | 1,000 m3 | Torrevieja Town Council | C/ Baracaldo in San Luís housing development | Reinforced concrete rectangular section |
|
Total |
39,200 m3 |
Geographic information system (GIS)
As the company responsible for managing the complete water cycle in Torrevieja, in recent years Agamed has prioritised actions that ensure correct management policies for efficient and sustainable use of water.
The geographic information system (GIS) implemented in Torrevieja facilitates sustainable use of our supply network. Among other things, the software has enabled us to improve meter reading and billing processes and manage the performance of specific sectors of the distribution network.
This makes it possible to know how much, how and when water is consumed, permitting its reduction, diagnosis of facilities and identification of improvements to supply.
The tool also helps identify who will be affected by cuts to the drinking water supply so they can be sent notifications by text or email.