The Orihuela City Council, in collaboration with Hidraqua, has installed a free chilled drinking water fountain in Plaza del Carmen, next to the Palacio del Marqués de Arneva. This initiative is part of a pilot project aimed at making clean drinking water more accessible to both residents and tourists in high-traffic public areas.
Following the launch in Plaza del Carmen, additional fountains are planned for Orihuela Costa and the historic center near Santo Domingo School.
Mayor Pepe Vegara, joined by Infrastructure Councillor Víctor Valverde and Hidraqua Manager Francisco Muñoz, tested the fountain firsthand. Vegara emphasized that the fountain is connected to the municipal drinking water supply, encouraging the use of tap water as a safe and healthy alternative while also helping to reduce plastic waste from single-use water bottles.
The fountain features a cooling system to provide cold water, is equipped with an electric connection and a drainage outlet for excess water, and is constructed from materials that are weather- and vandal-resistant. It is also designed to be accessible for people with reduced mobility.
The hygienic and sanitary quality of the water is fully guaranteed, as it comes directly from Orihuela’s regulated water supply, which adheres to strict quality standards.
