Etiqueta 'Aquifers'
Environment
Aquifers up to almost two-thirds capacity
Aquifer capacity in Majorca is 24% greater than this time last year.
Drought
Water situation improves thanks to recent rain
Majorca's drought status has been downgraded to pre-alert. Plenty more rain is needed.
Environment
Aquifer water reserves have fallen by 5%
Aquifers are at 53% of capacity in Majorca, which is five per cent lower than in what was also considered a dry year, 2014.
Houses on Mallorca's rustic land are contributing to aquifer contamination
Previously believed that agricultural practices were the main source of contamination.
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