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Benahavis

14 water networks · Costa del Sol, Málaga

9.3
Overall / 10
🛡️
Safety
9.6
All bacteria, chemicals, and regulated substances
💎
Hardness
8.8
Mineral content — affects limescale, taste, appliances
👅
Taste & Comfort
9.1
pH, chlorine, clarity, odour, and colour

About the water supply in Benahavis

Benahavis' tap water is certified safe to drink across all 14 networks, with an overall quality score of 9.3/10. However, trihalomethanes are a concern in 6 of these networks, which may affect taste and comfort. Additionally, hardness and free chlorine levels are below ideal in some networks, potentially impacting appliances and drinking experience. Overall, the water remains safe and pleasant for most residents.

How to read these scores: 10 = perfect, 0 = at or over the legal limit. A score of 0 does not necessarily mean the water is unsafe — it means that specific parameter is at its maximum legal level. The official SINAC certification (APTA / NO APTA) is the authoritative safety indicator. Only readings from the last year are included — older data is excluded to keep scores current.

⚠ Parameters scoring below 8 — explained

🛡️ Trihalomethanes (THMs)
Category: Safety · Legal limit: 100 µg/L
2.7/10 Needs attention
73 µg/L — 73% of the 100 µg/L legal limit. Trihalomethanes form when chlorine (used to disinfect water) reacts with natural organic matter. They are safe at these levels but are a reason some people prefer to filter tap water. Relatively high — still legal, but close to the limit.
Affected networks
Network Score Value Date
AGUAS DE BENAHAVIS- BENAHAVIS- RED ALBORADA 7.3/10 27 03/11/2025
AGUAS DE BENAHAVIS-BENAHAVIS-RED BENAHAVIS 2.7/10 73 07/07/2025 11:15
AGUAS DE BENAHAVIS-BENAHAVIS-RED CAPANES 4.8/10 52 14/07/2025 09:10
AGUAS DE BENAHAVIS-BENAHAVIS-RED LOS ARQUEROS 4.3/10 57 14/07/2025 08:45
AGUAS DE BENAHAVIS-BENAHAVIS-RED MONTEMAYOR 6.4/10 36 06/10/2025 10:00
CAPITAL SERVICE-URB LOS FLAMINGOS-RED.FLAMINGOS 5.4/10 46 02/02/2026
LA ZAGALETA S.L. URB. LA ZAGALETA RED ABASTECIMIENTO 4/10 60 22/09/2025
🛡️ Arsenic
Category: Safety · Legal limit: 10 µg/L
4/10 Needs attention
6 µg/L (limit 10 µg/L). Present but within legal limits.
Affected networks
Network Score Value Date
AGUAS DE BENAHAVIS- BENAHAVIS- RED ALBORADA 4/10 6 03/11/2025
LA QUINTA ADMON,S.L.-URB.LA QUINTA-RED 6/10 4 03/03/2026
💎 Water hardness
Category: Hardness · Legal limit: no legal limit
4/10 Needs attention
368 mg/L CaCO3 — classified as very hard. Very hard water — significant limescale buildup on appliances. Water softener or filter recommended for kettles and washing machines. Safe to drink but has a mineral taste. There is no legal limit for hardness as it poses no health risk.
Affected networks
Network Score Value Date
AGUAS DE BENAHAVIS- BENAHAVIS- RED ALBORADA 4/10 368 25/03/2026
AGUAS DE BENAHAVIS- BENAHAVIS- RED RESERVA DE ALCUZCUZ 6/10 285 28/10/2025
AGUAS DE BENAHAVIS-BENAHAVIS-RED BENAHAVIS 4/10 366 06/10/2025
AGUAS DE BENAHAVIS-BENAHAVIS-RED LOS ARQUEROS 4/10 313 27/04/2026
AGUAS DE BENAHAVIS-BENAHAVIS-RED MADROÑAL Y HEREDIA 4/10 327 19/01/2026
AGUAS DE BENAHAVIS-BENAHAVIS-RED MONTEMAYOR 6/10 203 09/02/2026
CAPITAL SERVICE-URB LOS FLAMINGOS-RED.FLAMINGOS 6/10 213 25/03/2026
LA QUINTA ADMON,S.L.-URB.LA QUINTA-RED 6/10 203 23/02/2026
👅 Chlorine taste/smell
Category: Taste · Legal limit: 0.2–1.0 mg/L required
4/10 Needs attention
0.8 mg/L. Chlorine is legally required (minimum 0.2 mg/L) to keep water safe as it travels through pipes. High chlorine level — a noticeable taste and smell. Letting water stand in an open glass for a few minutes will reduce it.
Affected networks
Network Score Value Date
AGUAS DE BENAHAVIS- BENAHAVIS- RED RESERVA DE ALCUZCUZ 6/10 0.7 23/05/2026 22:00
AGUAS DE BENAHAVIS-BENAHAVIS-RED BENAHAVIS HILLS 6/10 0.7 23/05/2026 22:00
AGUAS DE BENAHAVIS-BENAHAVIS-RED CAPANES 4/10 0.8 25/05/2026 22:00
AGUAS DE BENAHAVIS-BENAHAVIS-RED MADROÑAL Y HEREDIA 6/10 0.7 22/05/2026 22:00
👅 Odour
Category: Taste · Legal limit: 3 (dilution index)
6.7/10 Fair
1 on a 0–3 scale (0 = no odour). Very slight odour — only perceptible undiluted. Most people won't notice when drinking.
Affected networks
Network Score Value Date
AGUAS DE BENAHAVIS- BENAHAVIS- RED RESERVA DE ALCUZCUZ 6.7/10 1 28/10/2025
AGUAS DE BENAHAVIS- BENAHAVIS- RED VEGA DEL JAQUE 6.7/10 1 02/02/2026
AGUAS DE BENAHAVIS-BENAHAVIS-RED BENAHAVIS HILLS 6.7/10 1 02/02/2026
AGUAS DE BENAHAVIS-BENAHAVIS-RED MADROÑAL Y HEREDIA 6.7/10 1 19/01/2026
AGUAS DE BENAHAVIS-BENAHAVIS-RED MONTEMAYOR 6.7/10 1 06/02/2026
👅 Taste
Category: Taste · Legal limit: 3 (dilution index)
6.7/10 Fair
1 on a 0–3 scale (0 = neutral). Very mild taste detectable — barely noticeable when drinking normally.
Affected networks
Network Score Value Date
AGUAS DE BENAHAVIS- BENAHAVIS- RED RESERVA DE ALCUZCUZ 6.7/10 1 28/10/2025
AGUAS DE BENAHAVIS- BENAHAVIS- RED VEGA DEL JAQUE 6.7/10 1 02/02/2026
AGUAS DE BENAHAVIS-BENAHAVIS-RED BENAHAVIS HILLS 6.7/10 1 02/02/2026
AGUAS DE BENAHAVIS-BENAHAVIS-RED MADROÑAL Y HEREDIA 6.7/10 1 19/01/2026
AGUAS DE BENAHAVIS-BENAHAVIS-RED MONTEMAYOR 6.7/10 1 06/02/2026
👅 Manganese
Category: Taste · Legal limit: 50 µg/L
6.8/10 Fair
16 µg/L (limit 50 µg/L). Low to moderate.
Affected networks
Network Score Value Date
AGUAS DE BENAHAVIS-BENAHAVIS-RED BENAHAVIS 6.8/10 16 07/07/2025 11:15
AGUAS DE BENAHAVIS-BENAHAVIS-RED MONTEMAYOR 6.8/10 16 06/10/2025 10:00
👅 Water clarity
Category: Taste · Legal limit: 4 NTU
7.3/10 Good
1.1 NTU (limit 4 NTU). Slight haze — mostly clear but occasionally noticeable in a glass.
Network: AGUAS DE BENAHAVIS- BENAHAVIS- RED VEGA DEL JAQUE · Value: 1.1 · Date: 02/02/2026
👅 Aluminium
Category: Taste · Legal limit: 200 µg/L
7.3/10 Good
53 µg/L (limit 200 µg/L). Low — no noticeable effect.
Network: CAPITAL SERVICE-URB LOS FLAMINGOS-RED.FLAMINGOS · Value: 53 · Date: 02/02/2026

Water networks breakdown

Network Score 🛡️ Safety 💎 Hardness 👅 Taste & Comfort Last tested
AGUAS DE BENAHAVIS- BENAHAVIS- RED ALBORADA 9.1
25/03/2026
AGUAS DE BENAHAVIS- BENAHAVIS- RED RESERVA DE ALCUZCUZ 9.1
28/10/2025
AGUAS DE BENAHAVIS- BENAHAVIS- RED VEGA DEL JAQUE 9.6
02/02/2026
AGUAS DE BENAHAVIS-BENAHAVIS-RED BENAHAVIS 9.2
06/10/2025
AGUAS DE BENAHAVIS-BENAHAVIS-RED BENAHAVIS HILLS 9.3
02/02/2026
AGUAS DE BENAHAVIS-BENAHAVIS-RED CAPANES 9.3
14/01/2026
AGUAS DE BENAHAVIS-BENAHAVIS-RED LOS ARQUEROS 9.3
27/04/2026
AGUAS DE BENAHAVIS-BENAHAVIS-RED MADROÑAL Y HEREDIA 8.8
19/01/2026
AGUAS DE BENAHAVIS-BENAHAVIS-RED MONTEMAYOR 9.3
06/02/2026
AGUAS DE BENAHAVIS-BENAHAVIS-RED PARQUE BOTÁNICO 10
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CAPITAL SERVICE-URB LOS FLAMINGOS-RED.FLAMINGOS 9.4
25/03/2026
DISTRIBUCION DE AGUA HACIENDA EL ALMENDRO - URBANIZACION EL ALMENDRO & LA RESINA - RED DE DISTRIBUCION LA RESINA –
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LA QUINTA ADMON,S.L.-URB.LA QUINTA-RED 9.4
23/02/2026
LA ZAGALETA S.L. URB. LA ZAGALETA RED ABASTECIMIENTO 9.4
02/02/2026

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