The town in Almería was the epicenter of a meeting that brought together institutional leaders, technicians, and representatives from the public and private sectors. The main objective was to analyze local environmental management and the integral water cycle, a crucial topic in a context of increasing water scarcity and rising demand.
During the conference, the mayor of El Ejido, Francisco Góngora, highlighted the municipality's remarkable evolution. In recent decades, El Ejido has transitioned from a linear model to one based on the circular economy, achieving significant progress in recycling, reuse, and water use efficiency.
“"All urban consumption water is purified and can be reused."
Góngora emphasized the need for continued investment in essential infrastructures, such as desalination, to achieve complete water sustainability. He also highlighted innovative water treatment projects that could serve as a national model.
For his part, the provincial deputy of Almería, Antonio Jesús Rodríguez, stressed the importance of extending these advances to all municipalities, especially the smaller ones. He explained that the Provincial Council is promoting investments to improve supply networks, digitize processes, and reduce water losses, with the aim of ensuring efficient service throughout the province.
Rodríguez affirmed that the supply of drinking water is guaranteed in 100% of the provincial territory, although he insisted on the continuous optimization of systems to improve their performance and sustainability.
The general secretary of the FAMP, Yolanda Sáez, also participated in the event, presenting the Continuous Training Plan for 2026. This program seeks to strengthen the capacities of technical staff in local administrations, offering over 300 training actions in areas such as digitalization, sustainability, and innovation.
Sáez highlighted the success of the previous plan, which involved over 15,000 participants, and underscored the relevance of training as a key tool for improving public services. This forum reinforces the role of Almería and El Ejido as leaders in efficient resource management, especially in the strategic field of water.
