A BRIT holiday hotspot is at risk of running out of water reserves as tourists continue to flock to the island.
Mallorca reportedly has just 10 days of water reserves left, impacting the Serra de Tramuntana region of the Balearic island.
AlamyThe idyllic water reservoir Embassament de Cuber only has 10 days of water left[/caption]
AlamyThe water shortage would impact the entire Serra de Tramuntana region of Mallorca[/caption]
GettySóller could be forced to switch off local water for days at a time if conditions don’t ease[/caption]
The low water reserves were reported on Tuesday and will affect Sóller – one of the most visited destinations on Mallorca.
Officials said the level of wells that supply the northwestern region of the island have significantly decreased and no rain has been forecast in the near future.
The mayor of Sóller has met with the regional director of water resources and neighbouring mayors in order to assess the situation.
Water restrictions have already been set in place, including the banning of filling private and municipal swimming pools with tap water.
Orchards and gardens are also unable to be watered under the restrictions, and residents are unable to wash cars, boats or terraces, other than for health and safety reasons.
All local swimming pools have been closed and beach showers have been turned off.
The restrictions saw sports facilities – including the Son Angelats municipal centre – announce the immediate closure of two swimming pools.
Neighbouring town Deià has already started cutting water supply off completely for three days at a time.
In August, residents were being supplied water via tanker trucks.
Sóller officials are preparing to implement similar measures if the situation continues.
Cuts to homes could start as early as next week.
Lack of rainfall has reduced the flow of the Sa Costera water transfer system – which supplies Sóller and Fornalutx – seeing more water leaving the reservoir than entering it.
This is not the first time a Spanish summer has been marred by water shortages and drought.
In 2023, a sweeping water ban in Malaga and nearby regions left locals and tourists alike sweating it out.
Strict measures saw the limit of water usage and the closure of swimming pools.
The restrictions temporarily stopped the cleaning of streets, public fountains, public showers and the filling and refilling of swimming pools.
GettyLocals and tourists will be forced to sweat it out if the conditions continue[/caption]
GettyDeià has already been putting water restrictions in place[/caption]
AlamySwimming pools in the region are banned from being filled or refilled with tap water[/caption]
Similar action was taken in 2022 when local authorities turned off beach showers along the famous Costa del Sol coastline.
Restrictions were implemented on locals and tourists alike.
At the time, Vélez-Málaga mayor Antonio Moreno Ferrer said: “It’s not an easy decision to take at the height of summer with our beaches full of locals and visitors”.
“We’re sorry for the inconvenience this can cause,” he added.
“But we’re facing a critical situation and any measure that can help to lessen the effects of the drought has to be adopted, starting with local councils setting an example.”