Renewing networks, updating control systems and adapting facilities to new demands are actions that, in addition to improving the quality of the drinking water supply service, strengthen the resilience of municipalities to the already evident effects of climate change.
Within this framework, the municipality of Almassora is making steady progress in modernizing its distribution network with a series of strategic actions planned for the coming months. In partnership with Facsa, The City Council is promoting the renewal of critical sections of the network, as well as the improvement of key elements in the hydraulic installations through different actions that have a budget of 172,802.64 euros.
As part of this commitment to the continuous improvement of the water supply system, the mayor of Almassora, María Tormo, together with the finance councillor, José Manuel Claramonte; the head of service of Facsa, José Luis Mechó, and the area coordinator, Rafael Ferrer, have visited the town's main drinking water reservoir.
This infrastructure, renovated in 2022 after an investment of €1.1 million, replaced the old 1932 reservoir, increasing storage capacity from 1,700 to 5,000 cubic meters. The project also involved a comprehensive modernization of the system's structural and operational conditions, reinforcing its efficiency, reliability, and responsiveness to periods of high demand or potential network disruptions.
Renewal of strategic sections
Among the most important projects is the second phase of renovation in the area around the Acequia Molino irrigation canal, where old, disused asbestos cement pipes will be removed and replaced with modern, more efficient ones. Work will also be carried out in the Plaza del Polígono and on the section of the network serving the beach along Camí Donació, areas where the existing pipes have reached the end of their useful life.
Alongside these works on the distribution network, significant improvements will be made to the intake, pumping, and control facilities, such as the renovation of the electrical panel at Well 2, the upgrading of the remote control systems, and the refurbishment of the Virgen del Rocío Pumping Station (EBAR), where state-of-the-art equipment with smart technology will be installed. These investments not only address operational and technical needs but also reflect a long-term vision focused on sustainability, energy efficiency, and the digitalization of the entire water cycle.
The collaboration between the Almassora City Council and Facsa allows progress in a water management model aimed at maximizing the performance of the infrastructure, minimizing losses, and guaranteeing the supply in optimal conditions for the entire population.
