The Greek government has approved 42 new projects totaling €75.56 million to tackle water scarcity across the country. The initiative, sanctioned by the Ministry of Environment and Energy, focuses on creating, upgrading, and modernizing water management infrastructure.
Funding comes from the Ministry’s 2025 Sectoral Development Program and targets multiple strategies to secure water supply. Projects include building and modernizing desalination units, replacing and improving water distribution networks, and harnessing spring water through pipelines and rapid treatment facilities.
The investments address both island communities, where drought conditions are particularly severe, and mainland areas facing growing water stress. Island projects cover locations such as Paxoi, Fournoi Korseon, Leipsoi, Meganisi, Astypalaia, Folegandros, Psara, Poros, and Alonnisos. Mainland efforts focus on Serres, Livadia, Western Mani, the Sykea-Neapoli area, Pylaia-Chortiatis, and Volos.
Officials emphasize that these measures aim to strengthen long-term resilience against drought, ensure a stable water supply for residents, and support sustainable water use in regions historically affected by shortages.
