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Sóller Facing a Drinking Water Emergency: Ten Days Until the Crisis?

Why Sóller’s Pools Are Being Closed

Sóller has closed pools to reduce water use while reserves remain under heavy pressure.

Published: April 21, 2026
Sóller Facing a Drinking Water Emergency: Ten Days Until the Crisis?

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Why are pools being closed in Sóller?

Pools in Sóller have been closed or left unfilled because the town is trying to reduce water consumption during an acute shortage. Filling and maintaining pools can place extra pressure on already low reserves, especially in the middle of the tourist season. The closures are part of broader emergency savings measures affecting households, hotels and public facilities.

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