The new Master Plan for Water Supply in Priego de Córdoba is now underway. This strategic document outlines the necessary actions to enhance the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the water supply for both the urban center and the municipality's various hamlets. The primary objective is to strengthen the guarantee of water resources, modernize infrastructure, and advance the digitalization of its management.
The current diagnosis reveals that Priego de Córdoba's water supply relies heavily on springs and boreholes. Therefore, the plan prioritizes diversifying water sources and reinforcing existing ones. The system is organized into ten distinct supply zones, each with specific needs and characteristics requiring tailored planning.
Key actions include the creation of a new strategic intake for the urban center, strengthening current boreholes and intakes, recovering underutilized resources, and studying backup systems for potential shortages or supply disruptions.
The plan also includes significant improvements in regulation and storage capacity. The construction of a new headwater reservoir, the reorganization of existing reservoirs, and the rehabilitation of key infrastructures distributed throughout the municipality are planned.
Regarding distribution networks, a progressive renewal of older pipelines, replacement of asbestos-cement sections, and reinforcement of the main networks serving both the urban center and the hamlets will be carried out.
Digitalization is another fundamental pillar of the plan, with the implementation of hydraulic sectorization systems, flow meters, and monitoring tools to quickly detect incidents and optimize network performance.
The document details specific actions for areas such as Genilla, La Concepción, Zagrilla, El Esparragal, El Tarajal, Castil de Campos, Zamoranos, Cañuelo, Campo Nubes, El Solvito, Granadina, Poleo-Higueras, Las Lagunillas, Los Ricardos, Los Villares, and Las Navas, including new intakes, reservoirs, and pipelines.
In addition to infrastructure improvements, the Master Plan integrates strategic lines for sustainability, such as environmental improvement plans, digitalization, and citizen participation, aiming to enhance transparency and public involvement in the integrated water cycle management.
