Repsol launches the release of environmental flows in Gaià

Tarragona. Costa Dorada. Having established that the conditions were given level of input flow and reservoir elevation, Repsol has opened this August 1, 2011 desembassar water valve that allows the reading. Now they are releasing 15 liters per second (1,500 cubic meters per day). This flow will continue as there is no change in the conditions now exist, while the height of water level remains above the 84.5 feet above sea level and water enters the reservoir. In fact, s' releases the same amount of water entering. This measure is a consequence of the entry into force of the obligations undertaken by Repsol in the agreement signed with the Catalan Water just a year ago and the first days will also serve to calibrate and adjust the elements and mechanisms Repsol technicians on merits of the agreement, is installed at the foot of dam to be used exclusively committed to free flow. However - as reported - is still predicting that not until the autumn that will be the most appropriate conditions, coinciding with the usual increase in volume experienced by Mediterranean rivers.

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