Heat and population growth exacerbate water shortages in Almada 03.07.2026

The Almada Municipal Water and Sanitation Services (SMAS) attribute water supply failures in areas such as Feijó and Costa da Caparica to increased consumption driven by high temperatures and seasonal population growth. On hotter days, water demand exceeds daily extraction capacity, forcing rotational network management to balance distribution throughout the municipality. Residents report frequent interruptions, some lasting significant periods, such as a failure exceeding 17 hours during a heatwave. This situation reflects a growing challenge in water resource management in the face of increasing demand.

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