La Loteta reservoir, stuwmeer in Aragón, Spanje
La Loteta is a reservoir in the province of Zaragoza in Aragon, built to store and supply water to the region. The water stretches across a large area surrounded by fields and low hills in a wide, open valley.
Construction began in the late 1990s and finished in 2008, with filling starting in 2009. The project aimed to secure water supply for Zaragoza, but high salt levels in the water created unexpected challenges.
The reservoir sits in a windy area today used by water sports enthusiasts and people seeking outdoor activities. The open landscape shapes how visitors experience the place, whether they come to walk, bike, or simply spend time by the water.
The area is easily reached by car via country roads and offers plenty of open space for visitors. The location benefits from steady winds, making it a popular spot for water sports like kitesurfing and windsurfing.
The water unexpectedly contained high salt levels after filling, severely limiting its use for drinking water supply. Despite this setback, the reservoir is now partially used for irrigating farm fields and remains an important part of regional water management.
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