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Portugal currently has 431 blue flags, 32 more than in 2021.
The European Blue Flag Association, which celebrates 35 years of activity, announced that 393 beaches, 18 marinas and 20 ecotourism vessels were awarded. The distinguished coastal and river beaches are distributed throughout the territory, in the North (82), Center (50), Tagus (77), Alentejo (40), Algarve (86), Azores (42) and Madeira (16) . The continuous growth in the number of river beaches is highlighted.
The number of blue flags for coastal and river bathing waters is an excellent indicator for assessing the impact of sanitation services on the environment, as these waters are affected by pollution from wastewater discharge.
Around 700 million m3 of wastewater generated by the population and also by some contribution from rainfall are released annually into the receiving means.
The fact that Portugal has 85% of the population with wastewater service through fixed networks, and especially that it treats practically all of that wastewater, greatly contributes to this success, which is so important for public health, the environment and the economy. , namely tourism.
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The vision of Associação LIS-Water – Lisbon International Center for Water is to contribute to a better world through better water governance. It thus promotes more effective, efficient and resilient water supply and wastewater and rainwater management services, within the framework of sustainable development objectives.
These water services are essential for the well-being of citizens and for economic activities, with a clear impact on improving public health, environmental sustainability and mitigating risks, namely arising from climate change.. They generate benefits in terms of job creation, economic growth, increased social stability and reduced conflicts, contributing to a more developed, peaceful, equitable and healthy society.
LIS-Water’s mission is thus to reinforce public policies, regulation and management of water services for the benefit of society, integrating the best knowledge in management, economics, engineering, law, social sciences, communication and other relevant areas.
Together with its partners, the association intends to make available and produce the best and most up-to-date knowledge at an international level and to transfer it continuously to decision-makers, water professionals, industry and society.
In this way, we will make our contribution towards achieving the great goals of humanity regarding better water governance, for a better world.
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The members of LIS-Water represent the main players in the water sector in Portugal.
Public institution for research and scientific and technological development in Portugal, one of the largest civil engineering laboratories in the world.
Non-profit entity, formed by the National Association of Portuguese Municipalities, to carry out information, training, research, technical advice, international cooperation on relevant topics for Local Authorities.
Business association that represents and defends the collective interests of private companies that intervene in the environmental sector, acting as a dynamic player in the development of the market in the environmental sector.
Network of entities that aims to develop synergies and maximize potential for the development of the water sector in the world, promoting alliances and partnerships between national institutions and nations committed to the sustainable use of water and the enhancement of water resources.
The AdP Group is responsible for the integrated management of the urban water cycle, providing services to Municipalities, which are simultaneously shareholders of the companies managing multi-municipal systems, and directly serving the population through municipal water supply and sanitation systems.
