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Madrid strengthens its commitment to efficient water management
The Ayuntamiento de Madrid has invested nearly 200 million euros since 2019 in water efficiency projects, including the reuse of wastewater, rainwater harvesting, and the modernisation of key infrastructure.
Water is a limited and vital resource, and Madrid has decided to put its management at the heart of urban policy. Since 2019, the City Council has allocated almost 200 million euros to initiatives aimed at ensuring supply, reducing waste, and adapting the city to the challenges of climate change.
Among the most notable measures are the modernisation of the Rejas y Valdebebas treatment plants, with an investment of 126 million euros, as well as the launch of 45 hydraulic projects, 32 of which have already been completed. These actions have made it possible to regenerate wastewater for use in irrigating green areas, urban cleaning, or recharging aquifers, in addition to improving the distribution network and restoring historic water-related infrastructure.
The City Council has also embraced digitalisation, introducing remote management systems and smart sensors capable of monitoring consumption in real time, automatically detecting leaks, and adjusting the irrigation of parks and gardens according to weather conditions. In addition, public drinking fountains have been installed in all 131 neighbourhoods of the capital, promoting universal and sustainable access to drinking water. With these initiatives, Madrid is positioning itself as a benchmark for water sustainability in Europe and is moving towards a more resilient urban model, where every drop of water is used to the fullest for the benefit of the city and its residents.