Popular hotspots across Majorca have been rocked by serious water shortages causing some towns to cut off supply completely. On Monday, water was suspended in one of Majorca’s prettiest villages, Deya.
Located on the northwest coast, this charming village has attracted A-listers from across the world, from Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones to Keith Richards and Charlie Watts. The temporary suspension will affect the five-star La Residencia hotel, which is renowned for being one of the most intimate hotels in Majorca. Urban areas of s’Empeltada, ses Coves de can Puigserver, la Cala, Llucalcari – including the Costa d’Or hotel – will also be affected.
Deya council says the suspension began yesterday and will last until sufficient water is available to guarantee service.
The water shortage is linked to the rise in population and influx of tourists during the peak summer months.
The council has indicated that the municipality’s total weekly consumption is 3,300 cubic metres, of which 37% is delivered by truck.
The Llucalcari sector is consuming 200 cubic metres per day and its large consumers use around 30 cubic metres per day.
In a bid to combat people overusing water, Deya had been cutting off the supply to anyone who uses water abusively since July 1.
Water shortages are also a concern in Majorca’s capital Palma as the reservoirs that supply the city have far less water than they did a year ago.
Over the past week, the water level has dropped by 1.73%, making the capacity 37.13%. Just seven days ago, it was 38.1%.
However, reassuring locals and tourists alike the president of the water board Emaya, Llorenç Bauzá, says that “the records updated this week show that the data are similar to those of other summers, so there is absolutely no cause for alarm regarding the level of water resources in Palma”.
Despite this message of reassurance, he is urging residents and tourists to practise “responsible water consumption, taking care not to waste such a precious and valuable resource”.