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

Why Pipe Bursts Keep Disrupting Palma

Palma’s ageing water network is behind repeated pipe bursts, sudden outages and street flooding in several neighbourhoods.

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

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Why are pipe bursts happening so often in Palma?

Frequent pipe bursts in Palma are mainly linked to an ageing water network that has not been renewed quickly enough. When old pipes fail, residents can lose water suddenly and streets may be flooded or damaged. The problem has become more visible in neighbourhoods such as Son Castelló, Es Molinar, Can Pastilla and Santa Catalina.

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