New Laminating Tank to Boost Puerto del Rosario Water Plant, Ready by Late 2026
The mayor of Puerto del Rosario, David de Vera, together with the water councilor David de León, accompanied the president of the Fuerteventura Island Council, Lola García, and the Canary Islands Government’s water minister, Manuel Miranda, on a technical visit to the lamination tank works linked to the municipality’s Wastewater Treatment Plant (EDAR). The works are progressing rapidly and are expected to be completed next year.
The project, driven by the Government of the Canary Islands through the Ministry of Territorial Policy, Territorial Cohesion and Water, involves a total investment of €1,732,744.08. It will enhance the plant’s operational capacity and environmental performance. Currently the plant treats 3,800 m³ per day; with the planned expansion slated for 2026, capacity will rise to 6,000 m³ per day.
The intervention consists of constructing two tanks with a combined capacity of 5,000 m³, equipped with pre‑treatment systems that will laminate the flows before they reach the EDAR. This will ensure the facility operates within its design parameters and can more efficiently handle flow spikes during heavy rain or peak consumption periods.
“The commissioning of this tank is an essential step to modernize the municipality’s sanitation network and to ensure that urban growth is accompanied by efficient and responsible water management,” said Mayor David de Vera.
“Institutional coordination has unlocked this project. Cooperation between administrations is crucial for advancing initiatives of this scale, but the important thing today is seeing the work materialize and begin to meet a real municipal need,” emphasized Lola García, president of the Island Council.
“These works represent a significant technical improvement in the island’s hydraulic infrastructure. Funding for 2025 and 2026 is secured, guaranteeing the continuity of the works and their completion within the planned timeline,” highlighted Manuel (Manolo) Miranda, water minister of the Canary Islands Government.
“The lamination tank will optimize the treatment plant’s operation and minimize unwanted discharges. We are talking about infrastructure that directly impacts environmental quality and, consequently, the quality of life of citizens,” concluded David de León, water councilor.