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WE TAKE CARE OF WATER

Our main mission is to manage and protect one of our most valuable resources

WE TAKE CARE OF WATER

Our main mission is to manage and protect one of our most valuable resources

DISCOVER YOUR SUPERPOWERS TO SAVE WATER

Since its creation, Canal de Isabell II has been entrusted with a very important mission, to manage some of the most precious goods for humanity: water. Now more than ever, there are gestures that can change history, small actions that make us extraordinary. Because taking care of the water, we take care of everyone. The power is in your hands!

WATER THE PLANTS DURING THE NIGHT

If you water the plants in the middle of the day, when the temperatures are higher, the water will evaporate faster and the substrate will not take too long to dry again. For this reason, it is advisable to water the plants at night or at dawn.

WATER THE PLANTS DURING THE NIGHT

If you water the plants in the middle of the day, when the temperatures are higher, the water will evaporate faster and the substrate will not take too long to dry again. For this reason, it is advisable to water the plants at night or at dawn.

COVER THE POOL WHEN YOU ARE NOT USING IT

During the summer months, use a solar cover over the pool. With this simple gesture you will be able to reduce the evaporation of the water in the pool by up to 70%. In addition, the protective canvas will prevent the fall of organic matter inside. In periods of inactivity, do not empty the pool. Cover it and perform preventive maintenance on a regular basis. The water in the glass can be kept for more than 5 years.

COVER THE POOL WHEN YOU ARE NOT USING IT

During the summer months, use a solar cover over the pool. With this simple gesture you will be able to reduce the evaporation of the water in the pool by up to 70%. In addition, the protective canvas will prevent the fall of organic matter inside. In periods of inactivity, do not empty the pool. Cover it and perform preventive maintenance on a regular basis. The water in the glass can be kept for more than 5 years.

REUSE WATER TO WATER THE PLANTS

An efficient and simple way to save water in the kitchen is to reuse the water left over from the jugs or the one left after boiling eggs or washing vegetables since, as long as it has no salt, is perfect for your plants. You will provide them with nutrients, they will grow healthier and, most importantly, you can give the water a second chance.

REUSE WATER TO WATER THE PLANTS

An efficient and simple way to save water in the kitchen is to reuse the water left over from the jugs or the one left after boiling eggs or washing vegetables since, as long as it has no salt, is perfect for your plants. You will provide them with nutrients, they will grow healthier and, most importantly, you can give the water a second chance.

USE THE WASHING MACHINE ONLY WHEN IS FULL

Use the washing machine only when is full and use the appropriate program. Remember that a half-loaded washing machine spends roughly the same amount of water as full-loaded.

USE THE WASHING MACHINE ONLY WHEN IS FULL

Use the washing machine only when is full and use the appropriate program. Remember that a half-loaded washing machine spends roughly the same amount of water as full-loaded.

The power is in your hands.

There are gestures that can change history, small actions that make us extraordinary and ready to defend our most valuable resource.

Take care of water!

HELP MATILDA TO TAKE CARE OF WATER

Reuse bath towels

How often should we wash our towels? Broadly speaking, we can say that towels or bathrobes do not have to be washed after each use, but it is possible to stretch the use time up to 7 days. On the other hand, after using them for drying the body, it is appropriate to hang them in a ventilated place to keep them as dry as possible. Doing this means reducing the number of washing machines we put in and thus reducing water consumption.

Reuse bath towels

How often should we wash our towels? Broadly speaking, we can say that towels or bathrobes do not have to be washed after each use, but it is possible to stretch the use time up to 7 days. On the other hand, after using them for drying the body, it is appropriate to hang them in a ventilated place to keep them as dry as possible. Doing this means reducing the number of washing machines we put in and thus reducing water consumption.

Plant sustainable species

Did you know that in Spain there are different types of plants that only need rainwater? Rosemary, lavender and broom are some of them. What are you waiting for to include them in your garden? You will save up to 70% water.

Plant sustainable species

Did you know that in Spain there are different types of plants that only need rainwater? Rosemary, lavender and broom are some of them. What are you waiting for to include them in your garden? You will save up to 70% water.

Close the stopcock

Do you already have your suitcase ready to go on vacation? Wherever you go to the town, the beach or the mountain, remember to close the water stopcock. Thus, you will avoid possible leaks and you will not have surprises when you return home.

Close the stopcock

Do you already have your suitcase ready to go on vacation? Wherever you go to the town, the beach or the mountain, remember to close the water stopcock. Thus, you will avoid possible leaks and you will not have surprises when you return home.

Warn of leaks in public fountains or showers

Water is a very valuable resource. Therefore, if you detect a leak or breakage in public sources or showers, notify the competent body. In the case of Madrid capital, you must call 010, a toll-free telephone for citizenship. You can also process the incident through the City Council website.

Warn of leaks in public fountains or showers

Water is a very valuable resource. Therefore, if you detect a leak or breakage in public sources or showers, notify the competent body. In the case of Madrid capital, you must call 010, a toll-free telephone for citizenship. You can also process the incident through the City Council website.

In your home

BECAUSE SAVINGS BEGINS FROM HOME

The effort of all is key in order to take care of our water tomorrow. From the entity we want to teach you how to make your home a more efficient, economical and sustainable place.

TOILET

- Close tap while soaping your hands, brushing your teeth or shaving. | Savings 12 l/min.

- Shower yourself instead of bathing and close the tap while soaping. | Savings 150 litres.

- Use double load tanks to flush only the needed amount of water. | Savings 5O %.

- Place a bin in the bathroom to avoid throwing garbich to the toilet. | Savings 6-12 l/min.

- Use recipients while you wait for the hot water to come out in the shower and use this water to water the plants. | Savings 2-8 l/min.

KITCHEN

- Full the washingmachine up and use the appropiate program. Remember that washing-machines use the same amount of water when they are half full. | Savings 30 litres.

- Unfreeze food in the fridge. Don't do it under water. You'll save water and you'll win flavour. | Savings 12 litres.

- Buy efficient appliances. You'll save water and energy. | Savings 40 %.

- Place a jug in the fridge instead of letting the water run. You'll always have cold water without wasting it. | Savings 12 l/min.

- Reuse the water used in jugs, to boil eggs, or clean vegetables to water your plants. You'll be giving them nutrients and they will grow healthier.

- Use the dishwasher as full as possible and if you do the dishes by hand, never leave the water running. | Ahorro 30 litres.

THE CHALLENGE AND YOU

- Close slightly the stopcock. You won't really notice the difference and you'll be saving a big amount of water every day.

- Install water economising devices in your taps, showers and toilets.

- Fix your taps if you detect a leak.

- Please, remember to do regular maintenance to look for leaks in your facility.

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In your company

COMMITTED TO THE ENVIRONMENT

The commitment of companies is essential in order to overcome the environmental challenges that the future poses for us. Here you will find several tips that will help your company make responsible use of water.

KITCHEN

- Close the taps when you don't use them.

- Buy efficient appliances. You'll save water and energy.

- Install time switches or sensors in the taps of your facility.

TOILET

- Close the taps when you don't use them.

- Install double-flush toilets and with a 6 litre capacity.

- Place a bin in the bathroom to avoid throwing garbich to the toilet.

INDOORS

- Instead of water, use vacuum cleaner and brushes to clean.

- Install air conditioning and if you use water refrigerating system please ckeck that the system is closed.

SPORT FACILITIES

- Install time switches or sensors in the taps of your facility.

THE WATER CHALLENGE AND YOU

- Close slightly the stopcock. You won't really notice the difference and you'll be saving a big amount of water every day.

- Install water economising devices in your taps, showers and toilets.

- Fix your taps if you detect a leak.

- Please, remember to do regular maintenance to look for leaks in your facility.

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In your community

SAVING IN YOUR COMMUNITY

Neighboring communities are the basic unit of coexistence within cities and, therefore, should also be the basic unit of water saving. Discover how to make better use of water in common areas.

GREEN AREAS

- Design a watering system according to your garden needs.

- Chose native plants so they won't need so much water to grow.

- Install an elemental watering network with cisterns or ponds that don't need pumping systems.

- Take advantage of rain water, oplace temporary basins in the tree base and you'll avoid water leaks.

- Don't water the plants in the central hours of the day to avoid water steaming.

- Use automatic drop-watering systems.

- When you water through a sprinkling system, design correctly the position of the sprinklers and the area that they cover.

- Subscribe to our free servie "Hoy no hace falta regar". You'll receive weather news that will help you find out how much water do your plants need.

POOL

- Cover the pool without draining it in those months that you don't use it and connect the purification system every ten days to conserve the water during years.

- Install a closed purification system.

- Install time switchers or sensors in the taps.

COMMON AREAS

- Instead of water try using vacuum cleaners and cleaning brushes.

- Install air conditioning and if you use water refrigerating system please ckeck that the system is closed.

SPORT FACILITIES

- Install time switchers or sensors in the taps.

THE WATER CHALLENGE AND YOU

- Close slightly the stopcock. You won't really notice the difference and you'll be saving a big amount of water every day.

- Install water economising devices in your taps, showers and toilets.

- Fix your taps if you detect a leak.

- Please, remember to do regular maintenance to look for leaks in your facility.

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In your garden

TAKE ADVANTAGE TO YOUR GREEN SPACES

Gardens and green spaces are our oasis in the city and help us to mantain a sporty and healthy lifestyle. Learn to take advantage of water in your green area with these tips.

DESIGN YOUR GARDEN EFFICIENTLY

- Know the microclimate of your garden and select the plants that adapt to it.

- Group the plants according to their water consumption to facilitate the efficiency of the irrigation system.

- Choose native plants, in this way you will only need a small contribution of water in the warm months.

- Use cover plants or substitute coats of traditional grass.

- Try to cover with padded areas without shade to avoid evaporation of water.

- Try to protect the garden from the wind. By means of windbreaks you will avoid that part of the water used by the watering will be lost.

- In case of having grass, try that the cutting height is around 5 centimeters to maintain an adequate degree of humidity in the area of ¿¿the root.

- Reduce the use of fertilizers to reduce the demand for water.

- Design the garden with the least possible grass surface because the consumption of maintenance water is very high. A good alternative may be the installation of artificial turf.

WATERING SYSTEM

- Design an irrigation system according to the needs of your garden.

- Install an elemental irrigation network with tanks or ponds that do not depend on pumping systems.

- Take advantage of rainwater; Place tree stands at the base of the trees and you will avoid water leaks.

- Do not water in the central hours of the day, when the temperatures are higher, to avoid the evaporation of water.

- Use automatic drip irrigation systems to water trees and shrubs.

- Use the propper amount of water for each type of plant and avoid runoff.

- Provides irrigation close to the roots of the plants.

- When sprinkling by sprinkler, correctly design the position of the sprinklers, their flow and the area they cover.

- Subscribe for free in our service 'No need to water today'. You will receive weather news on your mobile that will help you to know how much water your plants need.

POOL

- Do not empty the pool during periods of inactivity. Cover it and perform preventive maintenance on a regular basis. The water can be maintained for more than 5 years.

- Install a closed circuit purification system.

- Install timers in the taps of the installation.

- Place a solar cover during the summer to avoid evaporation. This means saving water and disinfectant.

- Use purification mechanisms that allow to conserve water in optimal conditions for long periods of time.

- Combine the use of air and water when cleaning the filters. Use an automatic pool cleaner.

- Frequently review the installation: it will allow you to detect leaks and repair them faster.

- If you have a shower next to your pool, it is convenient that it is equipped with an automatic push button.

THE CHALLENGE AND YOU

- Close the stopcock slightly. You will not appreciate the difference and you will save a large amount of water directly.

- Install in water saving taps.

- Repair the taps if you detect leaks.

- Please remember to perform periodic maintenance to look for leaks.

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Video tips

Reuse water from lunch

Remember to use the water left from lunch to water the plants.

Put a jug of water in the fridge

Remember no to let the water run from the tap. Put a jug of water in the fridge.

Don't use the toilet as a garbich bin

Remember not to use the toilet as a garbich bin. You'll save between 6 and 12 litres of water every time you flush.

Use the dishwasher when is full

Remember using the dishwasher only when is full. You'll save 73 litres of water.

VERTIDOS DOMÉSTICOS

WET WIPES IN THE BIN

Wet wipes flushed down the toilet have become one of the main threats to water treatment plants and sanitation networks. Unlike what some containers say, they are not disposable, because their fabric consists of synthetic fibres that cannot be broken up, leading to clogging in the sanitation network. Thus, once used, throw the wipes into the wastepaper basket or rubbish bin.

WET WIPES IN THE BIN

Wet wipes flushed down the toilet have become one of the main threats to water treatment plants and sanitation networks. Unlike what some containers say, they are not disposable, because their fabric consists of synthetic fibres that cannot be broken up, leading to clogging in the sanitation network. Thus, once used, throw the wipes into the wastepaper basket or rubbish bin.

¿QUÉ HACEMOS CON LOS BASTONCILLOS?

La composición y rigidez de estos bastoncillos para los oídos suponen un serio problema para las tuberías y las propias estaciones depuradoras, donde muchas veces tienen que retirarlos a mano. Si se tiran por el retrete, los bastoncillos provocan estragos similares a los de las toallitas húmedas pues son residuos no degradables que dificultan el proceso de saneamiento de las aguas residuales. Además, el elevado porcentaje de plástico que contienen se ha convertido en una clara amenaza para las especies que habitan en ríos y mares.

¿QUÉ HACEMOS CON LOS BASTONCILLOS?

La composición y rigidez de estos bastoncillos para los oídos suponen un serio problema para las tuberías y las propias estaciones depuradoras, donde muchas veces tienen que retirarlos a mano. Si se tiran por el retrete, los bastoncillos provocan estragos similares a los de las toallitas húmedas pues son residuos no degradables que dificultan el proceso de saneamiento de las aguas residuales. Además, el elevado porcentaje de plástico que contienen se ha convertido en una clara amenaza para las especies que habitan en ríos y mares.

PLASTIC CONTAINERS IN THE YELLOW CONTAINER

Most plastics accumulate in landfills or, which is worse, outside them, a serious danger for the seas, where plastics are between 60% and 80% of marine litter . It is above all fauna that are affected, since more than a million seabirds and one in six fish die each year due to entanglement or indigestion caused by the plastics that accumulate in the sea. So, remember to deposit plastic containers in the yellow container.

PLASTIC CONTAINERS IN THE YELLOW CONTAINER

Most plastics accumulate in landfills or, which is worse, outside them, a serious danger for the seas, where plastics are between 60% and 80% of marine litter . It is above all fauna that are affected, since more than a million seabirds and one in six fish die each year due to entanglement or indigestion caused by the plastics that accumulate in the sea. So, remember to deposit plastic containers in the yellow container.

TAKE USED OIL TO THE RECYCLING CENTRE

Did you know that one litre of household oil can contaminate up to a thousand litres of water? Throwing it down the sink causes serious environmental damage, since it is the main pollutant of urban waters, and can reach rivers and seas. In addition, it is estimated that two-thirds of the oil used for cooking ends up in the sewers, which can cause blockages in the pipes and the water purification processes become more complicated. By not recycling it, an energy resource goes to waste, since we lose the opportunity to turn it into a renewable energy such as biodiesel. So pour it into a container and take the used oil to the recycling centre.

TAKE USED OIL TO THE RECYCLING CENTRE

Did you know that one litre of household oil can contaminate up to a thousand litres of water? Throwing it down the sink causes serious environmental damage, since it is the main pollutant of urban waters, and can reach rivers and seas. In addition, it is estimated that two-thirds of the oil used for cooking ends up in the sewers, which can cause blockages in the pipes and the water purification processes become more complicated. By not recycling it, an energy resource goes to waste, since we lose the opportunity to turn it into a renewable energy such as biodiesel. So pour it into a container and take the used oil to the recycling centre.

EASY GUIDE TO LOOKING AFTER OUR RIVERS

Every day a multitude of solid waste arrives at our WWTP, which can clog the pipes or even render these treatment plants inoperative, which entails a risk to the environment. Preventing it is up to us.

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What is the water footprint?

The water is not only used to drink and wash, but it is also essential to manufacture everything that surrounds us. By producing any food or product we leave a mark on the planet we call "water footprint".

Learn with "Matilda and her magic sprinkler" everything that water is capable of doing for us. It depends on us whether our footprint is greater or lesser.

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The water is not only used to drink and wash, but it is also essential to manufacture everything that surrounds us. By producing any food or product we leave a mark on the planet we call "water footprint".

Learn with "Matilda and her magic sprinkler" everything that water is capable of doing for us. It depends on us whether our footprint is greater or lesser.

Download comic

Apples water footprint

Water is necessary in the production of all food. But have you ever thought how much water is used to obtain each of them? An apple, for example, needs 125 liters of water.

Check the water footprint of some other foods in our diet.

Find out more

Water is necessary in the production of all food. But have you ever thought how much water is used to obtain each of them? An apple, for example, needs 125 liters of water.

Check the water footprint of some other foods in our diet.

Find out more

Jeans water footprint

A simple potato, a pair of trousers, a mobile phone, a computer ... everything needs water for its manufacture, that's why we must take care of it and make responsible use of it.

Discover what is the level of consumption essential for the production of these accessories and textile products.

Find out more

A simple potato, a pair of trousers, a mobile phone, a computer ... everything needs water for its manufacture, that's why we must take care of it and make responsible use of it.

Discover what is the level of consumption essential for the production of these accessories and textile products.

Find out more

Paper water footprint

Making a sheet of paper would be impossible if 10 liters of water had not been used in its manufacture. Can you imagine how many liters of water are needed to produce a notebook or a book?

Discover other data on the water footprint in other utensils and objects.

Find out more

Making a sheet of paper would be impossible if 10 liters of water had not been used in its manufacture. Can you imagine how many liters of water are needed to produce a notebook or a book?

Discover other data on the water footprint in other utensils and objects.

Find out more

YOU DON’T NEED TO WATER YOUR PLANTS TODAY

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CANAL DE CERCA

En esta entrega de la serie #CanalDeCerca acompañamos por el nuevo Parque Bravo Murillo a Rocío Sánchez Rubal, jefa del Área de Arquitectura y Urbanismo de Canal de Isabel II. De su mano, conoceremos las particularidades de su trabajo, del que cada vez se benefician más madrileños.

COMMITED TO SUSTAINABILITY

We reinforce our commitment to sustainability in the management of the integral water cycle. Aspects such as the reuse of water, the care of the receiving channels and the generation of clean energy have marked the company's sustainability policy.

WE TAKE CARE OF WATER

Our main mission is to manage and protect one of our most valuable resources

WE TAKE CARE OF WATER

Our main mission is to manage and protect one of our most valuable resources

DISCOVER YOUR SUPERPOWERS TO SAVE WATER

WATER THE PLANTS DURING THE NIGHT

WATER THE PLANTS DURING THE NIGHT

COVER THE POOL WHEN YOU ARE NOT USING IT

COVER THE POOL WHEN YOU ARE NOT USING IT

REUSE WATER TO WATER THE PLANTS

REUSE WATER TO WATER THE PLANTS

USE THE WASHING MACHINE ONLY WHEN IS FULL

USE THE WASHING MACHINE ONLY WHEN IS FULL

The power is in your hands.

HELP MATILDA TO TAKE CARE OF WATER

Reuse bath towels

Reuse bath towels

Plant sustainable species

Plant sustainable species

Close the stopcock

Close the stopcock

Warn of leaks in public fountains or showers

Warn of leaks in public fountains or showers

BECAUSE SAVINGS BEGINS FROM HOME

TOILET

COMMITTED TO THE ENVIRONMENT

SAVING IN YOUR COMMUNITY

TAKE ADVANTAGE TO YOUR GREEN SPACES

Video tips

Reuse water from lunch

Put a jug of water in the fridge

Don't use the toilet as a garbich bin

Use the dishwasher when is full

Fix the taps that leak

Shower instead of taking a bath

Use double load flush

Close the tap while you brush your teeth

Close slightly the water stopcock

VERTIDOS DOMÉSTICOS

WET WIPES IN THE BIN

WET WIPES IN THE BIN

¿QUÉ HACEMOS CON LOS BASTONCILLOS?

¿QUÉ HACEMOS CON LOS BASTONCILLOS?

PLASTIC CONTAINERS IN THE YELLOW CONTAINER

PLASTIC CONTAINERS IN THE YELLOW CONTAINER

TAKE USED OIL TO THE RECYCLING CENTRE

TAKE USED OIL TO THE RECYCLING CENTRE

EASY GUIDE TO LOOKING AFTER OUR RIVERS

What is the water footprint?

Apples water footprint

Jeans water footprint

Paper water footprint

YOU DON’T NEED TO WATER YOUR PLANTS TODAY