WATER RESOURCES IN SPAIN

Rivers: Cantabrian slopes

- large rivers

- stable flow due to to the rainfall in this area - Highlights: Bidasoa,Nervin, Naln, Sella

Sella river

Atlantic slope
Galician rivers: abundant and regular regime

The Guadiana

- The Douro, The Tagus The Guadalquivir and Guadiana are long and run through plains

Mediterranean slope

short and steep rivers, except The Ebro

- irregular flow
The Ebro, as it passes through Zaragoza

Wetlands
Lagoons, ponds, marshland, deltas
Refuge for migratory birds

Highlights:
-Tables of Daimiel

- Marshland of Guadalquivir
- Delta of The Ebro - Lagoons of Valencia
L'albufera de Valencia

Water resources in Extremadura Rivers :

El Tajo y Guadiana
Duero y Guadalquivir

Dams:
Alange, La Serena, Cjara, Garca Sola

Acuifers
Groundwatre sack Surfacing as rivers, springs or flowing into the sea Stand by the quality of the water City supplies

Problems
Socioeconomics:

- Consumption abuse - Regional imbalances - Concentration of demand

Environmental

- Overuse and waste - Sewage contamination - Degradation

Take care of water

Repair faucets and prevents drippping Turn off the tap when not in use Take a shower instead of bath

Take care of water

Avoid abrasive cleaners Fill appliances to capacity

Take care of water

In the garden, use a watering can Install dual flush cisterns