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Team of the City Government invited other political forces to join the defense of water

The Governing Board has approved this morning a statement supporting the social mobilizations carried out in defense of the Tajo-Segura, in particular, convened by the Central Union of Irrigation for the March 18, and appealing to Murcia for seconded.

"Right now more than ever we must defend our right to water, water is an element of cohesion and territorial structure rather than an element of confrontation and defend the current legal regime of the Tajo-Segura" said the Mayor.

Miguel Angel House has reiterated "our front resounding rejection of any rule you want to impose would change the current legal regime that would prejudice the interests of the Region of Murcia" and recalled that "Murcia will have certainty as to the water when recover the Ebro transfer. "

Also, the Mayor expressed his concern "is being replaced in the water refilling our supply of desalinated water Tagus, which means environmental impact of unsustainable water production and a price increase for part of Spain. "

House has expressed hope that "the PSOE and IU are incorporated into this unity of action in defense of water."

The five points that make up the agreement approved by the Governing Board are:

Express our opposition to any change in the status of the Tajo-Segura detrimental to the interests of Murcia.

Express our full support to the Tajo-Segura has been the biggest factor of development and progress in the history of our region, meaning the creation of thousands of jobs, so its disappearance would mean the loss of data.

Maintain the historical demand of around Murcia recovery Ebro transfer as well as policy basin water transfer surplus to deficit basins, ensuring water supply and water for all life.

Government agencies to express our concern for the policy of replacing the Tajo-Segura desalinated water that is loss of quality of education and an excessive price increases of the price.

Also, is a negative environmental impact energy waste and pollution must produce.

Express our support to any social mobilization will be carried out in defense of water and water for everyone Murcia and Murcia invite all to join the demonstration called for March 18 in defense of our Tajo- Segura.

Source: Ayuntamiento de Murcia