- The Port Authority of Valencia (APV) has reduced its water consumption by 33.8%
- The decline is linked to the reduction in irrigated areas and the resolution of recurring problems through new pipeline routes
- The Port of Valencia has seen the largest decrease, dropping from 34,755 m³ in 2023 to 19,836 m³ in 2024
Valencia, 2026 – The Port Authority of Valencia (APV) has significantly reduced its water consumption. Specifically, the agency’s latest Sustainability Report shows a 33.8% reduction at the ports of Valencia, Sagunto, and Gandia. Total consumption stood at 25,838 m³, compared to 39,047 m³ in 2023.
This data, included in the APV’s 2024 Sustainability Report, refers to water consumed in buildings and for irrigating gardens at port facilities. The change is primarily due to measures implemented during the past fiscal year, which have made it possible to adjust irrigation zones following construction work and improve the network in areas where recurring failures occurred.
These initiatives have helped optimize water use and move toward more efficient resource management within port facilities.
The Port of Valencia leads the decline
By port, the Port of Valencia saw the largest reduction. Water consumption fell to 19,836 m³, compared with 34,755 m³ the previous year. This decrease is the main factor behind the overall decline saw by the APV.
Meanwhile, at the Port of Sagunto, consumption stood at 5,598 m³, while at the Port of Gandía it was 404 m³.
Responsible use of resources
Efficient water management is part of Valenciaport’s environmental commitment and its strategy for continuous improvement in sustainability.
This commitment is implemented through the Valencia Port Authority’s Environmental Management System, which is certified in accordance with the ISO 14001 standard and the EMAS Regulation. The APV continuously monitors water consumption and efficiency indicators, assessing their trends and identifying opportunities for improvement. The results, objectives, and actions taken are documented annually in the EMAS Environmental Statement, a publicly available, externally verified document that certifies the organization’s compliance with its environmental commitments and its commitment to continuous improvement.