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Water is a precious commodity throughout the world, but particularly in Spain. With the numerous swimming pools, golf courses and gardens to water it’s no surprise that supplies are limited.

In some rural areas water can be turned off for many hours (or even days) with no prior warning. Water supplies are usually controlled by the town hall so if you suspect you have a supply problem unique to your property it’s them you should call first.

Sometimes the local police will warn of water being cut off by making announcements by loud hailer in the areas that will be affected. This is done in Spanish. So if you hear the drone of the police siren followed by an announcement in Spanish (listen for the word agua), it’s time to fill a few containers with water.

When the water is switched back on it’s usually brown for a while so be careful not to drink it or top up your pool until it runs clear.

It’s said that water in this region is safe to drink from the tap but it does contain a high level of calcium so it’s advisable to drink tap water. There are a few mountain springs in the area where the locals fill containers and store it at home for drinking water. This water is safe to drink and tastes much purer and fresher than bottled supermarket water.

Because of the high level of calcium in the water it’s advisable to use anti-calcium products in your washing machine and dishwasher. The calcium will also build up in heating systems causing them damage and to be more expensive to run. It’s worth asking a plumber how you can minimise calcium build up, perhaps by installing a water softener. This may seem an expensive outgoing, but isn’t compared to the cost of replacing electrical items or boilers due to irreparable damage.

Some houses have a large water tank under ground or on the roof top, called a depósito. This stores rainwater and means there is a supply of water if the mains supply is cut off. When viewing properties always ask if there is a depósito and how water is pumped from it to the house.

Some rural properties that aren’t connected to mains water have a depósito as their only supply of water. In addition to rainwater, which is very scarce in summer, water can be delivered by water tankers. This costs approximately 55-75 euros for 10,000 litres of water. Water suppliers can be found in most main towns.

Water bills are issued by the town hall. Every property should have a water meter and it’s essential to check that your usage matches your bill.

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