Limassol, Cyprus. Cyprus’ Water Development Department said there are currently no plans to impose water supply cuts on hotel units or industrial facilities in Limassol or nationwide. Director Eliana Tofa Christidou said water-saving practices are being promoted, particularly in hotels, while non-essential uses in industrial areas are being limited.
Hotels and tourism sector measures
Tofa Christidou said the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment and the WDD are promoting water-saving practices, particularly in hotels. She described hotels as critical to reducing overall consumption and said their contribution can significantly reduce demand, especially during the summer months.
Speaking to Entrepreneurial Limassol, a periodical published by the Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Evel), she said the WDD remains in continuous communication with hotel associations and large tourism establishments to promote specific measures.
She said hotels are encouraged to install aerators and greywater reuse systems and to limit external washing. She added that visitor awareness programmes are being promoted to encourage responsible water consumption, and said related recommendations will be reinforced as the peak tourist season approaches.
Industrial areas and monitoring
Regarding industrial areas, Tofa Christidou said no interruptions are expected, though special guidelines may be issued to limit non-critical uses such as outdoor washing.
She said the department closely monitors demand and works with local water authorities to ensure rational management without affecting business operations. She warned that in cases of extreme drought, usage restrictions may need to be considered.
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