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Cyprus to Receive Mobile Desalination Plants by May, Seeking to End Water Shortage in 2-3 Years

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Cyprus is on track to receive mobile desalination plants by the end of May, which will start producing water by June, according to Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment Maria Panayiotou. The goal is to resolve the issue of water scarcity within 2 to 3 years, with two permanent desalination plants set to be completed, providing a total of 120,000 cubic meters of water. The mobile plants, which will prioritize the districts of Limassol and Pafos, will use conventional fuel, whereas the permanent plants will operate using renewable energy sources. Additionally, Panayiotou announced that desalination plants will operate continuously, independent of rainfall, to ensure sufficient water levels in the dams for farmers.

Key Takeaways:

  • Mobile desalination plants are expected to arrive in Cyprus by the end of May and start producing water by June.
  • The goal is to end water scarcity in Cyprus within 2-3 years with the operation of two permanent desalination plants.
  • The permanent desalination plants will operate using renewable energy sources, producing a total of 120,000 cubic meters of water annually.
  • The districts of Limassol and Pafos will be prioritized for water supply.
  • Desalination plants will operate continuously, regardless of rainfall, to ensure sufficient water levels in the dams for farmers.
  • Four packages of measures, totaling 2 billion euros, have been approved by the Council of Ministers for the period of April 2024 - March 2025.

Statistics:

  • Cyprus aims to resolve water scarcity within 2-3 years.
  • Two permanent desalination plants will produce a total of 120,000 cubic meters of water annually.
  • The mobile desalination plants are expected to arrive by the end of May.
  • Water production by the mobile desalination plants will start by June.
  • 2 billion euros have been allocated for measures aimed at addressing water scarcity between April 2024 and March 2025.

Sources:

  • Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment Maria Panayiotou
  • Council of Ministers

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