Environment
WATER
Water is Life and Every Drop Counts!
Water is one of our planet's most vital and increasingly scarce resources. As its value becomes more evident, our responsibility to use it wisely and return it to Nature as pure as we received it grows ever stronger.
At Boomland, we are deeply committed to minimizing our impact on the ecosystem. We ensure that water from our restaurants, bars, showers, and other facilities is carefully treated before, during and after every Boom, striving to maintain the balance of our cherished environment.
Conscious Usage
Portugal has been facing severe droughts - a stark reminder that water is a limited resource and we must save it. Every drop counts.
As you explore Boomland, you'll find several free water points available for your use. The water from these points is sourced from the public grid, in accordance with health and safety regulations in Portugal. We meticulously monitor water quality before, during and after the festival to ensure it meets the highest standards. To prevent wastage, we’ve installed flowmeters at every water point. So, fill up your containers, drink from the tap and stay hydrated - but always be mindful of your water usage.
As Boomers, your role is crucial in helping us Save the Drop. Here are some tips to make a difference:
Shower Wisely: Showers times are limited each day of the festival to conserve water. Please check the running times, be patient, and remember that this measure is for the greater good.
Use Organic Products: Only use organic products in the showers to ensure that the water we treat is as clean as possible. These products are strictly for use in the showers, so please don’t bring them to the lake.
Respect the Lake: Never use shampoo, soap or any other products in the lake, and never relieve yourself in the water. The lake is a sacred part of Boomland, let’s keep it pristine.
Together, we can protect this invaluable resource and ensure that Boomland remains a place where Nature thrives. Your conscious efforts make all the difference.
Boomland is home to new retention basin and pipeline to support regeneration efforts.
Portugal has been facing systemic droughts and we have the responsibility to have a wise water management system. On 16 February 2022, 99.4% of Portugal was under drought. Villages that were submerged for decades became entirely visible. Some hydropower dams had to be put temporarily on halt to preserve water.
In 2018, the Boomland dam reached a minimum of 10% storage. A terrible scenario. In the country water scarcity, poor management of the resource and the focus on intensive agriculture that requires more water add to the problem.
With this reality in mind, part of our efforts have been dedicated to the construction of a new onsite wastewater treatment plant that can store up to 7 million litres of water.
This means we can treat almost 100% of the water consumed at Boom Festival.
After treatment, these grey waters will be used for irrigation and support our regeneration/reforestation efforts at Boomland.