Water treatment

Residents in Paphos face the possibility of severe water shortages if there is little rain this winter as plans to construct a new desalination plant for the district continue to move at a sluggish pace.

Unexpected ‘technical difficulties’ have delayed the invitation of tenders for the creation of the new plant in Kouklia leaving the district at the mercy of Mother Nature.

A grapefruit-sized plastic ball could help answer Turkey?s water shortage problems, according to a Turkish businessman producing an innovative solution.

Turkey has suffered a water shortage for the past six years, as around 25 percent of water held in open reservoirs evaporates in the summer heat.

Vice Prime Minister, Minister of Regional Development and Public Administration Liviu Dragnea assured the mayor of Deveselu (southern Romania) on Wednesday regarding financing for infrastructure projects in the locality.

Forestry and Waterworks Minister Veysel Eroğlu assured that there will not be more water shortages in Istanbul, saying although there was lack of rain for about five months, it has been raining enough recently. He added that there are many streams that supply Istanbul’s water.

The popular island destination of Myconos faces a serious drought risk this summer unless immediate measures are taken to avert water shortages, Skai understands.

The water levels at the island's main reservoir are exceptionally low and sources indicate that a new desalination plant is needed.