This figure represents 80% of the total concession for the Ebro mini-transfer to Tarragona (94.7 hm³). Consumption in 2025 remains similar to the parameters of the last five years, consistently exceeding 70 hm³. The president of the CAT, Marc Brunet, pointed out that the increase is a consequence of "reactivation" and a "loss of fear of drought" among users.
“"The reservoirs have overflowed, but we must not lower our guard because of that. Water is a scarce commodity and -the current situation- is an oasis, unfortunately."
Of the 77.4 cubic hectometers distributed, 67% went to municipalities and 33% to industries. The months with the lowest water consumption were January and February (about 5.3 hm³), while August recorded the highest expenditure (8.7 hm³). Brunet noted that the consortium's average consumption of 2.45 cubic meters per second is "very little" compared to the average flow of the Ebro River at Tortosa, which was 270 m³/s in 2025.
The CAT executed investments worth 17.1 million euros during 2025, highlighting the new reservoirs in Vila-seca (8.4 million) and Cunit (4.6 million), with a storage capacity of 25,000 cubic meters. Other improvements include the material storage warehouse (1.2 million) and the expansion of the LQAIGUA laboratory in L'Ampolla (600,000 euros).
Looking ahead to 2026, the Consortium's budget will exceed 50 million euros for the first time. The largest planned investment is the construction of a second raw water reservoir at the L'Ampolla plant, costing 13 million euros and providing a capacity of 185,000 cubic meters, aimed at increasing response capability in case of future needs.
