Among some of the original problems, most of which were caused by an outdated power supply, was a leak caused by the diesel powered motors of the machine. This led to the contamination of a nearby stream. After taking power the mayor immediately stopped the two machines and ordered a series of changes, mostly to the electrical connections, which he said had now been completed.

  According to Agustinet the units will provide "good quality water" to around 80 per cent of the population of San Jordi, and a few of the surrounding zones including sa Carroca, the area to the east of calle Campanetes, as well as Cas Raspalls.

  The modifications have been paid for jointly by both the Town Hall and the water company, Aqualia, which revealed it had spent a total of €600,000.

  The councillor of the planning department, Josep Antoni Prats, pleaded for patience from new users, and said it would now take the technicians a few weeks to make minor changes to the quality of the water and the pressure. Water from a nearby well is set to be added to the purified water, and in the next few weeks customers will notice a dramatic change in the salinity of the water as tests continue to be carried out.