The Municipality of Kassandra has approved the commissioning of a study titled “Distribution Services of Drinking Water in Areas of the Municipality of Kassandra Facing Severe Water Shortage Issues,” with a total budget of €73,160. This move comes in response to the increasing strain on the water supply network during the summer surge in demand.
The decision is directly linked to the specific conditions prevailing during the summer months, when a sharp population increase due to tourism, combined with high temperatures, significantly reduces the available water reserves. Several communities are facing serious water supply challenges, including low water pressure and interrupted access to drinking water, especially in remote or insufficiently connected areas.
Given the inadequacy of local water sources, urgent action has become necessary. As part of this response, the municipality plans to organize the transport of potable water to ensure basic needs are met for both residents and visitors.
According to official documentation, the issue is considered urgent and potentially hazardous to public health, posing immediate risks to the safety of citizens. Furthermore, due to the pressing nature of the problem, the usual tender procedures cannot be followed, justifying the direct assignment of the project. The municipality emphasizes that the situation does not stem from negligence, but rather constitutes a state of emergency requiring swift intervention.
This initiative is part of a broader strategy by the Municipality of Kassandra to ensure the sufficiency and quality of water supply services during the summer season.
Water Tankers on Standby
Many municipalities across Greece — especially in tourist and island regions with heavy seasonal demand — are resorting to similar emergency water distribution measures. As water scarcity worsens year by year, the combination of increased demand, limited water availability, and lack of modern infrastructure is pushing local governments to seek alternative solutions to cover basic water needs.
Despite the high cost and logistical difficulties, the use of water tankers has become one of the few immediately applicable methods for maintaining public services and safeguarding public health — particularly in an environment increasingly affected by climate stress and overexploitation of water resources.
