Water network management in Madrid: framework contracts for Canal de Isabel II

Spain

Water network management in Madrid is essential to ensure efficient supply for over 6 million inhabitants. Since 2006, IDOM has closely collaborated with Canal de Isabel II, the company responsible for operating more than 17,000 km of supply networks, 14,000 km of sanitation networks, and 500 km of reclaimed water. The framework contracts developed include the design of new pipelines, improvements to existing facilities, and the planning of new plants, ensuring the quality and continuity of service across the Madrid metropolitan area.

The Canal de Isabel II is the company responsible for the supply of drinking water for practically all the municipalities of Madrid. It must serve more than 6 million inhabitants, which means operating more than 17,000 km of supply networks, 14,000 km of sanitation and 500 km of reclaimed water.

Collaborating with Canal de Isabel II since 2006

IDOM has been accompanying the client since 2006, designing improvement actions for the potable water supply networks, wastewater collection networks and treatment plants.

The contracts developed include the design of new pipelines and networks, improvement actions for the existing facilities and the design of new plants, which ensure the water service to meet the growth of the metropolitan area of Madrid. IDOM has positioned itself as one of the engineers of reference for the Canal de Isabel II.

Conveyance & Distribution

Water distribution and collection systems in cities face the constant challenge of keeping up with urban growth and guaranteeing universal access to water

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