According to the latest data, total reserves reached 771.8 million cubic meters Wednesday, up from 640.6 million cubic metres a year earlier

Crete is shifting from fragmented water management to a unified model aimed at tackling long-term drought challenges, with a central coordinating body, targeted infrastructure upgrades, and a focus on reducing network losses and improving efficiency

Heavy rainfall and snow over recent months have significantly replenished the Mornos reservoir, restoring water reserves and submerging the abandoned village of Kallio once again after a period of severe depletion.

A new €1.7 million project will install advanced water treatment systems in northern Greece to address uranium contamination concerns and ensure safe, continuous drinking water supply

Regional governor Nikos Hardalias announced the first phase of a major water infrastructure project aimed at ensuring reliable supply to thousands of households in the coastal community west of Athens.

2025 was the second warmest year in our country since 1991

Forty-two initiatives across islands and mainland aim to modernize water infrastructure, including desalination units, pipelines, and spring water systems to address ongoing drought challenges

Recent rainfall boosted reserves supplying the Athens region, but official data reveal a sharp long-term decline, raising concerns over how long water supplies can sustain Greece’s largest metropolitan area

A decade-long investment targets both water supply and wastewater management, aiming to reduce losses, reuse water, and secure Athens’ reservoirs amid growing drought risks.

Levels at lakes Mornos and Yliki have dropped to decades-old low levels, even with precipitation last month (November 2025) easily exceeded average monthly rainfall

Current scenarios point to a possible rise of 2–3 euros per month, translating to 6–9 euros on a quarterly bill.

Greece’s largest water utility sets out a decade-long €2.5 billion investment programme to modernise supply, wastewater and digital networks, aiming to protect Attica’s water systems amid climate-driven pressure and prolonged drought

From Athens to Brussels, Europe’s First Real Push for Water Security Begins

Greek authorities outline three strategies to tackle the looming water crisis in Athens, including river diversions, new groundwater extractions, and emergency desalination plants, aiming to secure the region’s water supply by 2029

With half its water reserves already gone, Greece accelerates a €535 million plan to bring water to Attica through river diversions and infrastructure works—while warning residents to brace for rising water prices.

Mitsotakis further stressed that Attica faces a serious challenge regarding its water supply if drastic measures are not taken

To support the investments, water bills are expected to rise by 2 to 3 euros per household

Water levels in Athens’ main supply have dropped nearly 45% from last year, raising urgent concerns about potential water shortages across the region

PM Mitsotakis chaired at meeting in Athens on Friday convened to examine measures aimed to avoid water shortages in the country, especially for the greater Athens-Piraeus area

A recent S&P Global analysis highlighted Spain and Greece as key targets for tech investments, raising concerns that short-term economic incentives could drain critical water resources.