"You solve one problem and create another". Environmentalists' concerns about water from Castelo de Bode supplying the South BankPhoto by rubylia on Pexels
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"You solve one problem and create another". Environmentalists' concerns about water from Castelo de Bode supplying the South Bank

RTP Notícias10 September 2026 at 14:10

The Portuguese government found a solution to reinforce water supply in the South Bank of the Tagus, which includes Almada, using water from the Castelo de Bode Dam. However, this measure is generating concerns among environmentalists.

The Zero Association expressed serious reservations about this government solution. Environmentalists warn that solving a supply problem may create another problem, suggesting that the transfer of water from Castelo de Bode to the South Bank may have negative consequences.

The Castelo de Bode Dam is one of the main water sources for the region, and its use to reinforce supply in the South Bank raises questions about environmental sustainability and the impact on local ecosystems.

The news title synthesizes the central concern: "You solve one problem and create another", reflecting the Zero Association's skepticism towards the measure proposed by the executive.

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