Water capture Mina Cortiças subject to protection measures

The groundwater extraction site Mina Cortiças in Covas, Vila Nova de Cerveira, is now subject to protective measures mandated by the Ministry of Environment. A decree published in the Diário da República outlines the protection perimeter and restrictions based on municipal studies. The water source, classified as having good chemical and quantitative status, serves 200 residents with an average daily volume of 227.4 cubic meters. Immediate protection zones prohibit any installations except those for conservation and maintenance. Intermediate protection zones restrict activities such as fuel stations, hazardous waste deposits, and septic systems, among others. Additionally, the area must be fenced and kept free of contaminants.