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Water: A Vital Resource. On World Water Day, we must come together to face a harsh reality: water scarcity is a global crisis that affects us all. <\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Montserrat|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#02273d” text_line_height=”2em” header_2_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_2_text_color=”#02273d” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” header_3_font=”Montserrat|300|||||||” header_3_text_align=”justify” header_3_text_color=”#02273d” header_3_font_size=”14px” header_3_line_height=”2.2em” text_orientation=”justified” custom_margin=”||8px||false|false” text_font_size_tablet=”14px” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”off|desktop” header_3_font_size_tablet=”14px” header_3_font_size_phone=”14px” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”off|desktop” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n After five consecutive years of severe drought, Andalusia is experiencing a critical water shortage. With reservoir levels down to just 20% capacity, many municipalities are struggling with supply issues. The situation demands immediate attention and action.<\/p>\n Without a radical shift and at least 30 consecutive days of rainfall, the crisis will worsen. Action is urgent. Your help counts. Below are practical ways to reduce water waste\u2014both at home and as marina users.<\/p>\n \u00a0From home, each of us can make a meaningful impact:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Montserrat|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#02273d” text_line_height=”2em” header_2_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_2_text_color=”#02273d” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” header_3_font=”Montserrat|300|||||||” header_3_text_align=”justify” header_3_text_color=”#02273d” header_3_font_size=”14px” header_3_line_height=”2.2em” text_orientation=”justified” custom_margin=”||8px||false|false” text_font_size_tablet=”14px” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_3_font_size_tablet=”14px” header_3_font_size_phone=”14px” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”off|desktop” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Leak Repair<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n A small drip can waste large volumes of water over time. Regularly inspect faucets, pipes, and irrigation systems, and fix leaks promptly.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Use efficient methods like drip irrigation or schedule automatic systems to avoid unnecessary watering.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Install low-flow devices on faucets and showers to cut down on daily water use.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Choose native plants that require less water. Use mulch to retain soil moisture and water your garden early in the morning or late at night to reduce evaporation.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/puerto-banus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DJI_0076.webp” alt=”How to tackle the drought in Andalusia?” title_text=”DJI_0076″ align=”center” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Montserrat|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#02273d” text_line_height=”2em” link_font=”Montserrat|700|||on||||” link_text_color=”#10273D” header_2_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_2_text_color=”#02273d” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” header_3_font=”Montserrat|300|||||||” header_3_text_align=”justify” header_3_text_color=”#02273d” header_3_font_size=”14px” header_3_line_height=”2.2em” header_6_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_6_text_color=”#10273D” header_6_font_size=”18px” text_orientation=”justified” custom_margin=”||8px||false|false” text_font_size_tablet=”14px” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_3_font_size_tablet=”14px” header_3_font_size_phone=”14px” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”off|desktop” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Educating the public is key. Organize talks, workshops, and awareness campaigns to promote responsible water use and conservation habits.<\/p>\n Marina users also play a role in reducing water consumption.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Just like at home, maintaining boats to prevent leaks is essential. Regularly inspect onboard water systems and connections.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Since September 2022, the use of pressure water diffuser guns for boat cleaning is mandatory at Puerto Ban\u00fas. Non-compliance results in a surcharge on the water supply bill, applied at the end of the stay or monthly billing cycle. Pressure diffuser guns are available for purchase at the Mariner\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Puerto Ban\u00fas supports wastewater management for boats over 12 meters long, helping protect the marine environment and reduce pollution.<\/p>\n Individual and collective action is vital in the fight against drought in Andalusia. Every drop counts. It is everyone\u2019s responsibility to protect this precious resource. Together, we can meet this challenge and ensure a sustainable future for generations to come.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" After five consecutive years of drought, Andalusia reports reservoir levels at just 20% capacity. Puerto Ban\u00fas advocates for responsible water use, including leak repairs, efficient irrigation systems, low-flow devices in homes, and mandatory spray nozzles on boats\u2014a regulation in place since 2022. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":409,"featured_media":41418,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[104,109,92],"tags":[517,209],"class_list":["post-41419","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-banus-en","category-noticias","category-ods","tag-civitas-puerto-banus","tag-sostenibilidad"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Optimize watering<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Reduce Household Consumption<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Garden saving practices<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Community Engagement, Education and Awareness<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Water-Saving Measures at the Marina<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Leak Control on Boats<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Optimize Water Use During Cleaning<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Reuse and Recycling<\/strong><\/h4>\n