Tenerife Council Seeks Long-Term Solution for Playa Jardín Wastewater Crisis
Tenerife’s Island Council is seeking a permanent solution to the environmental crisis at Playa Jardín by consulting experts on the potential construction of a new submarine outfall to replace aging sanitation infrastructure.
Managing wastewater at Playa Jardín in Puerto de la Cruz has become a complex issue that requires more than just quick repairs. Rosa Dávila, President of the Tenerife Island Council, announced on Wednesday that the council will rely on experts from the Island Water Council to find a permanent solution to the ongoing environmental crisis.
The main debate is whether to build a new submarine outfall. Recent technical reports suggest this may be the best way to fix the area's failing sanitation system. Dávila stated that the council will follow the experts' advice, ensuring that any future investment is based on a long-term solution. In the meantime, they will monitor the current pipeline to ensure it remains safe while the new project is evaluated.
This situation highlights the challenges of managing water treatment in the Canary Islands, where aging infrastructure often conflicts with the need to protect valuable coastal areas. By deferring to expert reports, the Island Council is taking a cautious approach as public pressure to improve water quality at the beach continues to grow. The final decision for Playa Jardín will be a key test case for how the island modernizes its vulnerable water infrastructure in the future.