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Date Published: 15/10/2025

Water restored to parts of the Mar Menor, but it's still not drinkable

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Efforts to fully restore water supply in San Javier, San Pedro and Los Alcázares are still underway

Water restored to parts of the Mar Menor, but it's still not drinkable

Residents in parts of the Mar Menor have seen a partial restoration of their water supply following the severe flooding caused by Dana Alice over the weekend. Unfortunately, while the El Mirador reservoir has been reconnected to the distribution network, the water remains unfit for human consumption.

The Taibilla Canal Association (MCT) has been working tirelessly to clean and disinfect the affected canal sections. Early on Wednesday October 15, technicians managed to reopen the flow to the El Mirador reservoir, a critical point in the network that supplies municipalities including San Javier, San Pedro del Pinatar and Los Alcázares.

Luckily, the water quality tests have not detected the presence of harmful bacteria such as E. coli or enterococci, ruling out the possibility of wastewater contamination. Despite this, the water's turbidity and low chlorine levels, resulting from the influx of muddy water, have led authorities to declare it unfit for drinking.

So while the water is still not safe for consumption, it can be used for non-potable purposes such as cleaning and watering gardens. Residents are advised to refrain from using the water for drinking, cooking or personal hygiene until further notice.

The MCT is continuing its efforts to clean and disinfect the remaining sections of the canal, with the goal of restoring safe drinking water as quickly as possible.

In the meantime, emergency water supplies are being provided to affected residents. Water tankers are stationed at various locations, including San Javier, San Pedro del Pinatar and Los Alcázares, to distribute clean water for drinking and personal use.

The authorities are urging residents to use these supplies and continue to follow safety guidelines until the water quality improves.

Image: MCT

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