Pafos Live 15 January 2026
The production of water from the desalination plants and the refinery of Asprokremmos has been reduced in recent days, due to the severe weather phenomena, without, however, creating any problem in the water supply, states the President of the EOA Paphos, Charalambos Pittokopitis.
As Mr. Pittokopitis reported to KYPE, the Paphos EOA was informed by the Water Development Department that the intense sea turbulence resulted in the reduction of the daily water production by the desalination plants in Kouklia and Potima, due to the concentration of large quantities of sediment, which makes the production process more time-consuming.
At the same time, the production of the Asprokremos refinery is also reduced, as the recent rainfall and the increased flow of water from the Xeros River transported perishable materials which are suspended in the water, affecting the operation of the refinery.
In order to cover the losses, as Mr. Pittokopitis explained, it was deemed necessary to reopen the boreholes in the Xeros River, which contribute to the smooth water supply of the affected areas. These areas extend from Kouklia to Pegeia, which are supplied with water from both the Asprokremmos refinery and the two desalination plants.
The President of EOA Paphos stated that no water cut had to be implemented, adding that, according to the latest update, the situation at sea has improved and possibly within the day the desalination plants will return to normal production levels.
Finally, he appealed to consumers to limit the use of water and avoid waste and overconsumption, noting that water is a valuable commodity and its rational use remains essential.
