Benidorm expands its network of chilled drinking water fountains with a new installation in Levante

Benidorm City Council, through its Water Cycle Department, is continuing to expand its network of chilled drinking water fountains across different parts of the city in response to the arrival of the summer heat. Following the installation of the first fountain on Avenida Armada Española last year and a second one at Parque de la Séquia Mare last month, a new unit has now been installed on Levante Beach, near El Torrejó.

The Councillor for the Water Cycle, José Ramón González de Zárate, explained that the growing number of residents and visitors engaging in physical activity—whether practising sport or simply walking—has prompted the City Council to install this type of fountain “in locations where we see the greatest level of physical activity.” He also revealed that several additional requests have already been received to extend the network as soon as possible. In this regard, he announced that new fountains will soon be installed in Foietes, l’Aigüera and El Moralet parks.

The arrival of high temperatures has also been a key factor behind the initiative. “At this time of year, temperatures regularly exceed 30 degrees, and everyone benefits from being able to refill their bottle with chilled water, whether they are exercising or not,” the councillor said. He also stressed that the fountains “fully comply with all health and hygiene regulations, as they are supplied with drinking water from Benidorm’s municipal network, which is subject to the strictest quality controls.”

The initiative forms part of a pilot project being developed jointly by the City Council and Veolia, the company responsible for Benidorm’s integrated water cycle management. The project aims to “make tap water more readily available to residents and tourists in busy public spaces.”

The chilled drinking water fountains are connected directly to the municipal drinking water supply network and are designed to provide safe, cold drinking water to the public. They feature an integrated cooling system, an electrical connection to power the refrigeration unit, and a drainage outlet for excess water. The fountains are manufactured from weather-resistant and vandal-resistant materials, while their design is fully accessible for people with reduced mobility.

In addition to encouraging the consumption of tap water as a “safe and healthy” option, these installations also help reduce the use of single-use plastic water bottles, thereby cutting plastic waste, lowering environmental impact and contributing to a more sustainable future,” González de Zárate concluded.