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04/04/2024 04:50:00

  Water shortage in Agrigento: a nightmare for tourism and catering businesses

 The water shortage that has been affecting the province of Agrigento has turned into a nightmare for tourism and catering businesses.

Over the Easter holidays, many tourists had to deal with the lack of water in hotels and B&Bs.

The symbolic image: water cans at the foot of the stairs of a prestigious B&B on Via Atenea. A humiliation for tourists and a mockery for the image of a city that lives on tourism.

Bars and restaurants have been forced to close due to the water shortage, with serious economic losses.

To cope with the emergency, many have filled up with water cans at the Bonamorone fountain, others have asked Aica to send water tankers, while tourist facilities have been forced to turn to private individuals.

The situation is causing great concern for the upcoming tourist season.

Federlberghi has asked for an urgent meeting with the Prefect of Agrigento, Filippo Romano, to discuss the serious situation and find adequate solutions.