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Regulator Urges Emergency Measures for Athens Region Over Water Shortage
An emergency declaration would allow Greek authorities to bypass lengthy bureaucratic processes and rapidly approve studies, award contracts and implement infrastructure projects.
Europe Pays More for Water to Avoid Thirst in the Future – Greece on the Brink of Crisis
By 2030, Europe aims to enter what policymakers describe as a “smart water era,” in which prices reflect the full cost of the resource — from maintaining infrastructure and protecting sources to mitigating environmental impact and ensuring resilience against drought.
Greece Tightens Drinking Water Rules with Mandatory Risk Checks on Domestic Networks
Monitoring procedures are also being overhauled, with more regular sampling and testing for substances identified on the European Union’s watch lists.
Athens’ Water Supply Under Strain as Drought Pushes Reservoirs to Historic Lows
The continuous decline in available water in both Mornos and Evinos highlights the growing pressure on the capital’s supply system.
Greece's Water Infrastructure Nears Breaking Point
To help fund the required infrastructure, water pricing is expected to increase in certain areas.
Attica’s Water Supply at Risk, Warns Greece’s Main Water Utility
As concerns over water scarcity grow, especially in light of increasing drought frequency and climate pressure, EYDAP’s CEO, Haris Sachinis, presented a broader plan to address water security for Attica.
EYDAP Launches €2.1 Billion Water Investment Plan Amid Growing Drought Threat
Greece’s state-owned water utility, EYDAP, has announced a sweeping €2.1 billion investment plan to secure Athens’ water future, as prolonged drought and declining reservoir levels raise concerns over long-term supply.