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The first measures to reduce water consumption in Iparralde enter into force today

Due to the lack of rain, the Prefecture will take the same measures as those established in 2022, starting this Friday afternoon.
The Prefecture has raised the alert in the rivers and basins of the Northern Basque Country. Photo: EITB Media

On Friday afternoon, the first measures to reduce water consumption in the Northern Basque Country, driven by the lack of rain, will enter into force. The Prefecture has declared a situation of drought, and these special measures represent the second step in this plan.

Thus, the irrigationof gardens, golf courses and sports fields, the filling of swimming pools, or the washing of cars, among others, will be prohibited. In particular, from 08:00 in the morning to 20:00 in the evening , the fields and gardens of the house will not be allowed to be watered or private cars cleaned at home.

The Prefecture has raised the alert in the Aturi and Er○ basins, as well as in the Bidasoa and Urdazubi , where the Iholdi Creek would be most serious.

The crisis table will meet weekly to discuss the situation.

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