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Emaya wants to renew Palma's pipeline network faster – Between promises and construction reality

How Palma Should Decide Which Pipes to Replace First

Experts suggest Palma should replace the riskiest pipes first, especially where bursts happen repeatedly.

Published: April 21, 2026
Emaya wants to renew Palma's pipeline network faster – Between promises and construction reality

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How should Palma prioritise water pipe replacements?

A sensible approach is to prioritise by risk rather than by pipe age alone. Areas with repeated bursts, heavy use or difficult access should be repaired first, because those failures cause the most disruption. That strategy can help Palma direct money and crews where they are needed most.

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