paphos water — paphos water — Paphos district governor Charalambos Pittokopitis has affirmed that the drinking water in the area is of ‘top quality’ following recent complaints from residents regarding an unpleasant smell.
- Following the complaints, the contractor responsible for the plant acted swiftly to remove the sludge, effectively resolving the odour issue.
In a statement made on Friday, Pittokopitis addressed the concerns that had been raised, explaining that the district government acted promptly. “Immediately after the complaints were committed, the district government proceeded with thorough inspections of both the water tanks and the water network in the areas where complaints were made,” he informed the Cyprus News Agency.
According to the governor, the inspections found no issues, confirming that the water is “absolutely suitable for consumption.” He described the complaints as “isolated incidences” but stressed that they were treated seriously by local authorities.
“Checks were carried out on both the water tanks and on the points of the network supplied by them, and nothing concerning was found,” Pittokopitis stated. The analyses reportedly showed no changes in the odour, colour, or chemical and microbiological composition of the water.
He assured residents that the district government will continue to closely monitor the situation to maintain high standards of drinking water quality. “The health and safety of residents is an absolute priority for the Paphos district government,” he added.
Concerns over bad smells from the water supply in Paphos are not entirely new. In 2024, the Ierokipia municipality had reported a significant volume of sewage flowing into the sea from the district’s water treatment plant located near the village of Acheleia. This issue had previously led to a delegation from the House energy committee visiting the site to investigate.
Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos explained that a build-up of dried sludge at the treatment plant had contributed to the odours, which extended as far as Paphos airport and Yeroskipou. He noted that the sludge is usually transported to a private company for incineration at Vasiliko but had been improperly stored for a few days due to issues with the transport contractor.
Despite the smell, Phedonos clarified that the existence of sludge is a normal byproduct of the plant’s operations, asserting that the operations were not being conducted poorly. He emphasised that the water undergoes weekly analyses, consistently meeting required standards and specifications.
Following the complaints, the contractor responsible for the plant acted swiftly to remove the sludge, effectively resolving the odour issue.
