Tenerife Invests €4.5 Million to Modernize Private Water Infrastructure
Tenerife’s Island Water Council is investing 4.5 million euros to modernize private water infrastructure through efficiency upgrades, digital integration, and repairs to combat ongoing supply challenges.
Tenerife is tackling a major water management challenge by investing 4.5 million euros to modernize privately owned infrastructure. The Island Water Council (CIATF) is providing this funding to help water companies and local communities improve their systems, which are currently under pressure from low rainfall and the urgent need for better distribution efficiency.
The funding is split over two years, with 4 million euros allocated for this year and 500,000 euros for 2025. This initiative follows high demand from the private sector, which submitted 77 project proposals. After a thorough review, the CIATF is awarding grants that cover between 15% and 50% of each project's total cost, up to a maximum of 360,000 euros per recipient.
The projects cover a wide range of improvements, including drilling for new water sources and upgrading aging machinery like pumps and ventilation systems. The plan also focuses on repairing pipes and canals, as well as digitalizing the network with new measurement and remote-control technology to help prevent water loss.
Blanca Pérez, the Minister of Natural Environment, Sustainability, Security, and Emergencies, emphasized that these subsidies are essential for securing the island’s water supply. The high number of applications shows that many local systems are in urgent need of repair to continue serving both residents and the agricultural sector.
The selection process was strict: of the 77 applications, eight were rejected due to administrative issues, technical concerns, or tax debts. After two other entities withdrew, the council redistributed the remaining funds to ensure the available resources were used as effectively as possible to strengthen the island’s water network.