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Mallorca Becomes a Water-Weather Station: Can Probes Really Tame the Drought?

Desalination as a Backup for Mallorca’s Water System

Desalination provides backup water in Mallorca, but it is costly, energy-intensive, and only part of the solution.

Published: April 21, 2026
Mallorca Becomes a Water-Weather Station: Can Probes Really Tame the Drought?

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How does desalination help Mallorca during dry weather?

Desalination helps Mallorca by adding a backup source when groundwater is under strain. It can support supply in places such as Palma, Andratx, and Alcúdia, but it is energy-intensive and does not replace the need to protect aquifers and reduce waste.

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