Águas do Alto Alentejo submitted, between January and August 2026, applications to Portugal 2030 worth approximately 9.4 million euros, intended for the creation, renovation and modernization of networks, equipment and infrastructure of the water supply and sanitation systems in the ten municipalities of its area of coverage. The applications continue the investment of more than 11 million euros made by the company since 2022.
At the same time, a water efficiency project started at the end of 2024 is under execution, with a planned investment of about 6 million euros over eight years. This project includes the installation of new measurement and control equipment, the creation of Measurement and Control Zones, the installation of Pressure Reducing Valves, the replacement of obsolete meters, the updating of network records and the strengthening of monitoring and telemanagement systems.
The results achieved since 2022 demonstrate the impact of the implemented strategy. The measures allowed for a reduction of approximately 18% in non-billed water and saved approximately 414 thousand cubic meters of water. In the same period, about 32 thousand obsolete meters were replaced and more than 800 bursts were identified and repaired through active leak detection.
According to Rui Choças, Director-general of Águas do Alto Alentejo, these interventions are essential to ensure a more efficient, safe and resilient public service, preparing the territory for the challenges of the coming decades, including climate change and increasing water scarcity.
