Water care still needed

THE Agriculture Minister has called on the public to be careful with water usage, as water levels in the reservoirs are lower than last year.

However, minister Sophoclis Aletraris said that with the completion of another two desalination plants by the end of this year, Cyprus’ water supply will become completely independent from the rainfall.

“We had some quantities of water in the reservoirs, we had significant rainfall and inflow, but I have to say that we are way behind last year’s figures and the public must continue to be careful with water usage and be frugal,” said Aletraris.

He added, “Thankfully the desalination units are underway and therefore we won’t have further water cuts and go through similar experiences as those of the past; but this doesn’t mean that we should waste the water we do have”.

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