Expressions about the state of waters are exchanged among the various actors in the ongoing water dispute centered on the Tagus-Segura transfer.
During a recent event, the President of the Generalitat, Ximo Puig, defended the aqueduct as an inevitable project for the Community of Valencia. He contrasted Valencia with Castile-La Mancha, where Emiliano García-Page leads the regional government and Teresa Ribera sits at the helm of the Ministry for Ecological Transition.
Betrayal rhymes with surrender
Puig, speaking at an awards ceremony in Cullera on a recent Saturday and addressing the media, emphasized the importance of the transfer for irrigation users in Alicante Province and for the region as a whole. He insisted that what Valencia needs is a permanent guarantee of water.
For the Valencia presidency, the issue is a persistent source of tension. He argued that the matter cannot be treated as a simple territorial dispute or as a dramatic change that would deprive Valencia of available resources. Instead, the transfer should be viewed through the lens of shared responsibility and regional efficiency.
There is not enough desalinated water in the government’s alternative plan to ease the outage in Tajo-Segura
In this context, Puig described water as a driver of energy, employment, and vitality, underscoring that access to reliable water supplies is essential for all citizens and for economic activities across the community. He pressed for a plan that guarantees a balanced mix of water sources, including desalination and reuse, to ensure a stable supply for irrigation and urban use alike.
nothing unreasonable
For these reasons, Puig acknowledged the reality of climate change while rejecting the notion of unreasonable demands. He called for ecologically mindful management that respects ecological flow requirements while addressing the real needs of river users. He argued that a sustainable approach to water distribution should be pragmatic and forward-looking.
The president concluded that a lasting solution must balance environmental stewardship with economic vitality and employment. The aim is to move beyond past standstills and to pursue a forward-thinking strategy that harmonizes ecological considerations with the practical needs of communities and industries dependent on water resources.