Tenerife Enters Summer With Stable Water Reserves at 82% Capacity
Tenerife enters the summer season with stable water reserves at 81.9% capacity, ensuring a secure supply for the island's agricultural sector.
Tenerife is heading into the summer season with a stable water supply, according to Balten, the island’s public water management agency. Storage reservoirs are currently at 81.9% capacity, providing a reliable buffer for the agricultural sector as temperatures begin to rise.
The island’s total water reserves now exceed four million cubic meters, thanks to favorable weather and efficient water collection and transfer operations. Valentín González, the island’s Councilor for the Primary Sector, noted that these healthy reserves provide farmers with much-needed security during the upcoming months of high water demand.
The north of the island is particularly well-positioned, with reservoirs filled to 83.8% capacity—a total of 2.8 million cubic meters. Several facilities, including El Palmar, Teno Alto, Barranco de Benijos, and San Antonio, are at maximum capacity, while the Montaña de Taco reservoir is at 96.8% and Valle Molina is completely full.
The south of the island also saw progress in April, adding nearly 70,000 cubic meters to its freshwater reserves. Reclaimed water infrastructure in the south is currently at 64.8% capacity, with the Trevejos and El Saltadero facilities reaching 95.8% and 98.3%, respectively.
Overall, water levels increased by over 23,000 cubic meters throughout April, averaging a daily gain of about 836 cubic meters. In the face of climate change, managing these resources effectively remains a top priority to ensure the long-term viability of Tenerife’s agricultural industry.