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In order to reduce water consumption, the hotel carries out various actions:
Reducing and rationalising use with dual-flush toilets and tap aerators.
Drip irrigation system and soil moisture control.
Choose greenprogramme to reduce changing of robes and towels in rooms and at pools.
Timed-flow taps in the toilets of common areas.
Active oxygen washing. We use cold water, oxygen and electricity to generate ozone gas molecules that help clean clothes with minimal use of detergent.
The wastewater is discharged to a treatment plant owned by Fred Olsen S.A. for treatment and reuse as irrigation water for Tecina Golf.
What motivated you to reduce water consumption?
The scarcity of water resources in La Gomera motivated the search for solutions to maximize savings.
Do you know which areas of your operations consume the most water?
Laundry, guest rooms
What specific measures did you take to reduce water consumption?
A renovation of the facilities was undertaken, replacing 94% of the bathtubs with shower trays. Flow restrictors were installed in all rooms.
Did you use any tools, technologies, or services?
Installation of low-flow faucets.
Which departments participated to ensure the actions were successful in reducing water consumption, and what role did each play?
Maintenance, which carried out the work with external companies.
How long did it take to implement the changes?
8 months
How did you track the progress of these actions?
Consumption is monitored and quantified monthly.
How much water did you manage to reduce?
In the months following the renovation, a decrease of 0.10 m³ per overnight stay was observed.
Did the changes generate cost savings?
The main impact is environmental, since the water sources are private and do not affect costs.
Were there other benefits?
There was an impact in terms of comfort, improved accessibility for guests, and environmental awareness.
Was there anything difficult or unexpected when implementing the changes?
In terms of supply and logistics, thorough coordination and planning were necessary to meet the established deadlines.
How did you overcome these challenges?
Through planning and coordination among the teams.
What would you recommend to other hotels interested in reducing water consumption?
Thoroughly analyze consumption patterns to identify areas for improvement and always invest in improvements that will have a positive long-term impact.
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