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Tenerife has initiated an €80 million plan to address sewage leaks impacting tourism, following EU Court of Justice condemnation of Spain's wastewater management. The 2027-2030 Cooperation Plan, presented by the Cabildo de Tenerife, aims to modernize wastewater treatment systems and sanitation infrastructure.

The plan prioritizes achieving 'zero discharge' into the sea, with a proposed budget of €81 million for upgrading sewer networks. The initiative is seen as vital for repositioning Tenerife as an environmentally responsible tourism destination, particularly for UK visitors concerned about clean coastal waters.