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[repulsewarrior]

...with water scarcity, is the problem of energy needs. water its process, and the system, require large amounts of electricity as well. when we think about the many ways to get our water, this consideration is most important as well.

[Zimbo]

Water, water, everywhere! An island surrounded by water now in crisis stage when measures could have been taken some years ago to desalinate. 'Proactive' obviously not a word in the government's dictionary.

However, without sarcastic comments, could someone please advise me what the situation is regarding this precious liquid in the south east of ROC. i.e. to the south of Larnaca. I have potential guests for my apartment but feel reluctant to allow them to have a hard earned holiday spoilt by the water shortage.

They should have water about 3 or 4 days every week. But the water tank should be enough to cover the needs of an apartment during the times with no water unless we are talking about a big family.

Sotos, thank you. A sensible reply at last.

[Zimbo]

Water, water, everywhere! An island surrounded by water now in crisis stage when measures could have been taken some years ago to desalinate. 'Proactive' obviously not a word in the government's dictionary.

However, without sarcastic comments, could someone please advise me what the situation is regarding this precious liquid in the south east of ROC. i.e. to the south of Larnaca. I have potential guests for my apartment but feel reluctant to allow them to have a hard earned holiday spoilt by the water shortage.

If they are careful by not taking to many showers and keeping them short plus only flushing the loo when it's a solid deposit there's no problem making the available water via the cold water storage tank last.

But and it's a big but ~ do people coming on holiday really want to be inconvenienced to this degree of being so careful with the water ~ it's not something you would expect after paying through the nose for flights plus the expense of an apartment or villa and then being told to limit the amount of time they shower and to only flush when it's brown .

It's surprising how much water can be used in a normal day for a family of two adults and two kids ~ and it's even more surprising how little we really need if we are careful BUT holidaymakers didn't come here to be careful they have come for an enjoyable stress free break.

I can see that by the end of the year the various holiday discussion forums will be full of complaints due to the effects of the water shortage in Cyprus

Bill

And thanks to you too Bill for your helpful comments.

[Zimbo]

By end of June tankers will be bringing in watr from Greece, enough to cover the summer needs. When are your guests arriving?

I have deterred potential guests and by now they will be looking elsewhere. As Bill has said holidaymakers want a stress-free break - I know I would'nt want the hassle. If there is a shift in a positive direction I have several people interested in the latter part of the year. Thanks for your comments.

[Oracle]

Extra water systems ahead of schedule

By Jacqueline Theodoulou

SUBSTRUCTURE works to bring water from Greece to Cyprus are expected to be finished sooner than expected, Agriculture Minister Michalis Polynikis has announced.

The minister visited Amathous River in Limassol yesterday afternoon where works are taking place to build an undersea duct, which together with a land-based facility, will help in transporting the Greek water to Yermasoyia dam.

“Regarding the land-based facility, which has been taken on by the Water Development Department, I am very satisfied to say that all works will be ready by June 15; slightly earlier than the timeframes that have been set,” said Polynikis.

The works were expected to be ready by July.

“The preparations of the ships in Greece are moving at the same level, meaning that the inspections and documents enabling these ships to transport water will be ready by the end of May or beginning of June,” Polynikis explained.

A contractor from Israel had already begun working on the anchorage, he added, and once it was completed it would be towed over in mid June to be connected to the undersea duct, which will already be ready by May 25.

The duct will be 1,300 metres long and the land-based facility 1,950 metres. Both of these are less than halfway completed.

Asked when the public would see an end to the water cuts, Polynikis said he could only answer such a question when he was absolutely certain. “These efforts are taking place with the aim of easing the public’s problems.”

The minister also praised the progress made in upgrading the Dekelia desalination unit, which he also visited yesterday morning and which is expected to increase water supply by the end of June.

“In Dekelia I have also found myself in the pleasant position of announcing that while we had committed to the unit being ready by July 7-9, it will in fact be ready to give us more water by the end of June,” said Polynikis.

Regarding the Moni desalination unit, which the minister also visited yesterday, Polynikis said he would be able to announce within the next few days whether the unit could produce double the amount of water.

Copyright © Cyprus Mail 2008

[bilako22]

Extra water systems ahead of schedule

By Jacqueline Theodoulou

SUBSTRUCTURE works to bring water from Greece to Cyprus are expected to be finished sooner than expected, Agriculture Minister Michalis Polynikis has announced.

The minister visited Amathous River in Limassol yesterday afternoon where works are taking place to build an undersea duct, which together with a land-based facility, will help in transporting the Greek water to Yermasoyia dam.

“Regarding the land-based facility, which has been taken on by the Water Development Department, I am very satisfied to say that all works will be ready by June 15; slightly earlier than the timeframes that have been set,” said Polynikis.

The works were expected to be ready by July.

“The preparations of the ships in Greece are moving at the same level, meaning that the inspections and documents enabling these ships to transport water will be ready by the end of May or beginning of June,” Polynikis explained.

A contractor from Israel had already begun working on the anchorage, he added, and once it was completed it would be towed over in mid June to be connected to the undersea duct, which will already be ready by May 25.

The duct will be 1,300 metres long and the land-based facility 1,950 metres. Both of these are less than halfway completed.

Asked when the public would see an end to the water cuts, Polynikis said he could only answer such a question when he was absolutely certain. “These efforts are taking place with the aim of easing the public’s problems.”

The minister also praised the progress made in upgrading the Dekelia desalination unit, which he also visited yesterday morning and which is expected to increase water supply by the end of June.

“In Dekelia I have also found myself in the pleasant position of announcing that while we had committed to the unit being ready by July 7-9, it will in fact be ready to give us more water by the end of June,” said Polynikis.

Regarding the Moni desalination unit, which the minister also visited yesterday, Polynikis said he would be able to announce within the next few days whether the unit could produce double the amount of water.

Copyright © Cyprus Mail 2008

Guys , guys I know where is beautiful water flowing into the MEd just up the road from Cyprus.

[Oracle]

At least our water is clean and safe to drink (the best being hard to obtain as a general rule).

I don't know anyone who has been to Turkey and has not caught some form of upset stomach .....

[repulsewarrior]

...ships solve little, but it is a comfort to know that at least there is some more.

pity bilako that your memory is short, and the next disaster, "Greeks" will be beside you just the same. again,
your wit reveals a lot about you...

[Simon]

That's ok, we will get it from the Greeks if it's all the same bilako.

[Zimbo]

Interesting! At least the issue is being dealt with, however how many more people fleeing from Lebanon to Larnaca, 200 hundred thus far today,
on private yachts, will be draining this precious resource?