The Public Services department of Santa Cruz City Council, in collaboration with the Mixed Water Company of Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Emmasa), part of the Sacyr Group, is advancing the improvements to the sanitation systems along the coastal areas in the north of Anaga. This project includes the development of a wastewater treatment facility in Roque Las Ánimas, located in the Tachero zone. The works are currently nearing completion and are anticipated to be operational by March, as announced by the council yesterday.
This project has a budget of €3,569,566 and will enhance the sanitation framework for the communities of Taganana, Roque Las Bodegas, and Almáciga.
During his visit to the treatment plant, Mayor José Manuel Bermúdez (CC) articulated that the completion of this project marks a significant achievement in the Zero Discharge Plan, under which Santa Cruz aims to establish itself as a green city, free from discharges, dedicated to the sustainable development of the area. “We are working in a holistic manner, with environmental and sustainability considerations as our driving principles. This project exemplifies what we strive for across the municipality: to maintain a coastline devoid of waste and a sanitation system that meets contemporary requirements,” he highlighted.
Carlos Tarife (PP), the councillor overseeing Public Services, elaborated that “thanks to this initiative, approximately 800 residents of the Anaga Massif will benefit from improved service, eliminating reliance on cesspools and other harmful alternatives that negatively impact the soil and the wider environment.”
Reuse
Tarife also noted that treated wastewater can often be repurposed for irrigation of parks, gardens, and even agricultural activities. “Efficient resource utilisation is crucial during this time of water crisis we are encountering, and we are taking proactive steps to ensure responsible management of our available resources,” he affirmed. Moreover, the mayor expressed concern, stating, “It is regrettable that while the city is vigorously pursuing the zero discharge objective, the Ministry has yet to provide us with details on the completion timeline for the expansion of the treatment plant in Buenos Aires.”
Simultaneously, the Zero Discharge Plan encompasses initiatives in San Andrés, Suculum, and the Southwest coastline, which are also currently underway.
