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Aquifers supplying Alt Empordà and Baix Camp counties fall to low levels

Fines for locals who fill their pools can go up to €1,500

Catalan union part of convoy of 200 tractors and 500 farmers who arrived in Spanish capital after leaving on Monday

Many changes made in past three years to alleviate strain of water usage

Government issues call to reduce water consumption "at all levels"

Western Catalan agricultural groups demand immediate aid from authorities and for better water management

Dozens of agricultural vehicles traveled from western Catalonia to Ebre river authority in Zaragoza

Measure that sees investment in Catalan Water Agency to ensure drinking water was approved by Junts, ERC, Socialists, and PP

Water restrictions expanded while authorities triple resources for forest fire prevention 

Decision comes a day after Canal d'Urgell closes irrigation system ahead of time in historic first

Mayors call for water rationalization to avoid 'severe restrictions'

Kayaking companies in scenic Mont-rebei gorge left with no choice but to move activity, retaining only 10% of customers

First time in history such drastic measure is taken, farmers to call for compensation

All were invasive species, including catfish, carp, and zander

Over 260,000 liters lost daily in Badalona and Santa Coloma de Gramenet