Educational campaign for domestic water-saving on the horizon

Energy and water conservation minister Konrad Mizzi has committed himself to a national plan for the sustainable use of water, at a visit of the Pembroke reverse osmosis plant.

60% of Malta's water supply is produced through the desalination of sea water, a costly measure that absorbs great amounts of energy.

"Water is a scarce resource... we must address scarcity warnings with medium to long-term solutions. We want the WSC to focus on delivery and the Malta Resources Authority to focus on regulation."

Mizzi said the national plan will include the conservation of rainwater and the rehabilitation of reservoirs, as well as incentives for water recycling in homes.

"We will also extend the water saving kit which started in Gozo to Maltese families, as well as education campaigns, in which the WSC will be an important partner.

"We look forward to see Malta become a centre of excellence in water management and sustainable use, with the possibility to collaborate with other countries through the reverse osmosis plants, which would also mean an alternate source of revenue for WSC," Mizzi said.