Every morning in any home begins with the sound of water flowing through the faucets, showers and washing machines of millions of homes. Behind this constant flow there is a system that never stops and in which more and more women are the ones who keep it going. In a kind of virtuous circle in a feminine key that covers spaces in a sector traditionally linked to men. Together they make it possible for water to continue flowing in conditions of quality and efficiency for everyone.
In recent years, more than 500 women have joined the Global Omnium workforce, reinforcing their presence at all levels of the company and consolidating leadership that bridges distances. A protagonism that this year, 2026, the UN wants to put in the focus of water: gender equality in water services, highlighting that the participation of women strengthens the efficiency, sustainability and resilience of water systems. In practice at Global Omnium, that vision translates into quick decisions, constant coordination, and surveillance of every corner of the network.
Water is a strategic resource that flows through cities and towns in constant movement. Every valve opened, every pressure adjusted and every pipe intervention ensures that thousands of homes receive clean water on time. Also that the water we have used, which has to be purified and treated to return it to the natural cycle, does so under the appropriate conditions. The integral water cycle – the drinking network but also and especially everything linked to water purification – is not just a matter of infrastructure: it is a living system that reflects the activity of the city in every corner.
Everyday life with concrete examples
That constant pulse is what Ángela Alcaide keeps closely from the heart of the control center of the Sectorization and Low Pressure Network. Each consumption peak, each pressure adjustment and each network signal becomes a precise action: redistribute the flow, maintain balance in neighborhoods and ensure that water reaches all homes. Your eyes don’t just read data: they read the city, anticipating activity in squares, parks and streets, and ensuring that supply remains stable throughout the day.
In parallel, María Ángeles de Pedro, in charge of the CICLOS area, mobilizes the repair teams in the event of any incident, while Patricia Urban, from Network Regulation and Control, supervises the largest caliber pipes, ensuring that a problem in one section does not affect the entire city. In the field, Yolanda Pérez checks the arterial pipes that transport thousands of liters, and in the Operations Control Center, María Isabel Gil receives breakdown notices and coordinates their resolution, as if each movement of the network were a chessboard that requires precision.
All this work is complemented by technology that makes it possible for the city to function without interruptions. Sensors, remote control systems and the digital twin of the network make it possible to anticipate problems, optimize the flow and act before citizens notice any alteration. Every team action and every technological adjustment goes unnoticed, but together they ensure that the city remains supplied and protected.
During Fallas, New Year’s Eve or major sporting, cultural or social occasions demand that the network adapt in real time to these changes so that everything is possible. The systems detect variations in pressure and consumption, adjust flow rates and ensure that each home receives water, while teams on the ground clean pipes, unclog scuppers and ensure that everything is working normally.
Each liter of water that reaches homes reflects a combination of experience, coordination and technology, but also female leadership. The women of Global Omnium ensure that the city has a stable, efficient and resilient supply, and demonstrate that gender equality and water management can go hand in hand, as highlighted by the UN in its global priorities for 2026.
Beneath the surface, in control centers and on the streets, the network is still alive. Every action, every intervention and every adjustment is part of a silent gear that keeps Valencia supplied. The invisible becomes essential, and female leadership ensures that the city never runs out of water.