REUSED WATER: water efficiency that keeps everything running at peak summer

In Alentejo, water is not a minor detail. It determines whether a place can comfortably endure the summer or whether it begins to fail when it is most needed. At Gandum, water management has been designed to be reliable on really hot days and to reduce waste through reuse and careful control of consumption.

What does this change for you?

• More consistency in everyday life: showers, washing, watering, and general operation working well even during weeks of intense heat.

• A greener and more pleasant Gandum in summer, without relying on "watering for the sake of watering" or last-minute solutions.

• Less operational stress = more attention to service: when the infrastructure is ready, the team isn't busy putting out fires.

What does this change for the environment (in practice)?

• Less “new” water intake: by reusing water whenever appropriate, we reduce pressure on water resources.

• Less waste: water that would otherwise be discarded is given a second life, especially in non-potable uses such as irrigation.

• A more circular cycle: managing water as a circulating resource (rather than "use and throw away") is essential in an increasingly dry region.

How it works at Gandum (without complications)

• Reuse of gray water to support irrigation systems (where appropriate).

• Efficient irrigation (e.g., drip irrigation) and smarter planting choices to reduce water requirements.

• Monitoring and adjustments to prevent excesses and invisible losses.

This is not about "guilt" or heroism. It is about resilience: a hotel in Alentejo that remains comfortable when summer hits, because it was designed for that purpose.