Good to know · Utilities

Set up your water supply with EMA (alta or cambio de titularidad)

Water and sewerage in Gijón are supplied by the municipal company EMA; you either open a new water contract (alta) for a dwelling or take over an existing one (cambio de titularidad) by showing a document that gives you the right to occupy the property and paying a refundable deposit (fianza).

Why it matters

Whoever lives in the property needs a water account in their name; knowing which EMA procedure applies, what to bring and how the deposit works avoids delays and unexpected bills.

When

You move into a flat or house in Gijón and need water service in your name (new supply, restoration of a previous service, or taking over from the previous account holder), or you leave and want to close it.

Official page

EMA - Directorio (hours, phones, address)

Last checked

6 Oct 2026

Do these first

• Understand your Spanish tax ID (NIF) and when your NIE serves as one
• Rent a home: your rights under the LAU
• Get the Tarjeta Ciudadana, Gijón’s free city card (bus discounts, libraries, sports)
• Register for Cl@ve (electronic ID for government services)