Costa Blanca water reserves reach record levels ahead of the summer season

The Costa Blanca is entering the peak summer season with its water supplies in a stronger position than ever before. Record reservoir levels, increased rainfall and improvements to water management mean the region is well prepared to cope with the annual surge in demand as residents and holidaymakers flock to the coast. The announcement provides reassurance for the more than one million people who rely on the network throughout the year.

Record water reserves for the Costa Blanca

There will be no worries about running out of water on the Costa Blanca this summer after the Mancomunidad de los Canales del Taibilla (MCT) confirmed it has record reserves heading into the busiest time of the year.

The authority, which supplies drinking water to 35 municipalities, including Alicante and Elche, says it is fully prepared to meet the increased demand created by the arrival of thousands of summer visitors.

Current reserves stand at 7.16 million cubic metres, equivalent to 87.18% of the reservoir’s total capacity, making it the highest level recorded since the system entered service more than 50 years ago.

The reservoir reached an all-time high earlier this year after a succession of Atlantic storms brought exceptional rainfall across much of Spain. Since the current hydrological year began in October, rainfall has reached 413.3 litres per square metre, around 40% higher than the previous year.

Officials also credit improvements introduced to the water management system in recent years, allowing supplies to be stored and distributed more efficiently.

A resilient supply network for residents and visitors

The MCT provides water for more than 1.12 million people through a combination of three main sources: the River Taibilla, the Tajo-Segura water transfer and desalination plants.

Although the River Taibilla normally provides only around one-fifth of the total supply, this year’s higher river flows have helped strengthen reserves and improve the overall resilience of the network.

The combination of diversified water sources and modern infrastructure has helped the system adapt to changing weather conditions while maintaining reliable supplies across the region.

Prepared for the busiest months of the year

With visitor numbers expected to rise sharply over the coming weeks, the strong reserve levels provide reassurance that the Costa Blanca’s water network is ready to cope with seasonal demand.

The record figures also underline the importance of long-term investment in water management, ensuring that homes, businesses and tourist destinations across the province continue to receive a secure and reliable supply throughout the summer.