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Rain wasn't enough: Why Mallorca's reservoirs remain low

Are Mallorca’s reservoirs shrinking in usable capacity?

Sediment build-up can reduce usable reservoir space in Mallorca and make water storage less effective.

Published: April 21, 2026
Rain wasn't enough: Why Mallorca's reservoirs remain low

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Are Mallorca’s reservoirs losing capacity over time?

Yes, sediment build-up can reduce the usable space in reservoirs over time. That means some of the basin volume is gradually lost, which makes storage less effective even before drought becomes a problem. In Mallorca, this is one reason reservoir management matters as much as rainfall itself.

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