Santa Cruz de Tenerife Launches New Pumping Station to End Coastal Sewage Discharges

Santa Cruz de Tenerife has reached a major milestone in modernizing its water management system with the launch of the new Los Alisios wastewater pumping station. According to the city council, this project—developed in partnership with Emmasa—is a key step in the city’s long-term goal to stop coastal sewage discharges, a persistent issue for the region.

The project cost over seven million euros and serves two main purposes: upgrading a sanitation network struggling to keep up with the Southwest district’s growing population and supporting a broader plan to improve public spaces. The new facility can handle higher volumes of water, which reduces the risk of overflows and ensures that wastewater is safely transported to treatment plants, protecting the local environment.

This work is part of the "Zero Discharge Plan," a 14-million-euro initiative covering several critical areas, including San Andrés, Añaza-Acorán, and Taganana-Almáciga. Mayor José Manuel Bermúdez noted that while the city has finished most of its planned work, the system’s full success now depends on the central government completing the expansion of the main treatment plant to finalize the cycle.

Beyond its technical function, this infrastructure is vital for the city's future. By preparing the Southwest district’s network for future growth, the city is balancing urban development with the protection of its marine ecosystem. The Los Alisios station is a strategic investment, using modern technology to manage wastewater more efficiently and safeguard the quality of the capital’s coastal waters.