Torrão Parish Council alerts on reservoir status in Alcácer do Sal

Council President demands urgent recovery from Alentejo Public Waters, warning of risks.

Generic image of a reservoir structure showing signs of disrepair.
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Generic image of a reservoir structure showing signs of disrepair.

The Torrão Parish Council alerted Alentejo Public Waters about the deteriorating state of the village's reservoir, demanding its swift recovery.

The president of the Torrão Parish Council, Hélder Montinho, requested from the president of Alentejo Public Waters, Diogo Nascimento, the rapid recovery of the reservoir, highlighting the risks associated with the structure's current condition. The meeting was attended by technicians from Alentejo Public Waters, the deputy of the Torrão Mixed Firefighters, Ricardo Pereira, and municipal technicians from the Municipal Water Unit.
During the meeting, it was indicated that Alentejo Public Waters anticipates having the necessary conditions to launch the recovery project within a year. The site visit allowed for an analysis of circulation conditions and the dangers associated with the reservoir's current situation.
Measures to enhance safety were also discussed, including the definition of a new perimeter and the installation of more robust barriers.
Based on information from the official source: Camara Municipal de Alcacer do Sal (13/11/2026)