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Too Many Pools, Too Little Water: Why Mallorca Must Rethink Its Pool Obsession

Why Private Pools Are Becoming a Water Issue in Mallorca

Private pools are putting more pressure on Mallorca’s limited water supply, especially during hot, dry summers.

Published: April 22, 2026
Too Many Pools, Too Little Water: Why Mallorca Must Rethink Its Pool Obsession

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Why is Mallorca worried about so many private pools?

Mallorca has limited freshwater resources, so every extra pool adds pressure on water supplies, electricity use and the local network. Pools lose a lot of water through evaporation, and that loss adds up during long, hot summers. The issue is not the pool itself, but the fact that so many of them have become standard in a place where water is already scarce.

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