Tenerife Launches €81M Zero-Discharge Sewage Plan
The Tenerife Island Council has launched an 81 million euro plan to upgrade its water and sewage systems by 2030, aiming for "zero discharge" of untreated wastewater into coastal waters.
The Tenerife Island Council has launched a major new project to tackle one of the island's biggest environmental issues: managing its water and sewage systems. The Council has shown local councils a draft of its Cooperation Plan for 2027-2030, which outlines an investment of more than 80 million euros.
This four-year plan, running until 2030, aims to significantly improve the island's sewage systems. Its main goal is to achieve "zero discharge," meaning no untreated wastewater will be released into Tenerife's coastal waters. Sonia Hernández, the Council's representative for Municipal Cooperation, highlighted the ambitious nature of this proposal, which dedicates 81 million euros specifically to upgrading these facilities. The plan seeks to fix the island's long-standing sewage problems, which is vital for environmental protection and for Tenerife's image.
The draft plan was presented yesterday by the Council's Vice-President, Lope Afonso, and Councillor Hernández. They aim to create a shared strategy with local councils. Afonso stressed the Island Council's commitment to working closely with municipalities, calling this cooperation essential for effective public policy. He added that coordinating with local authorities is key to stopping the discharges, which would, in turn, establish Tenerife as a leader in environmental management both nationally and internationally.