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Karousos: Full Funding Needed for New Network to Solve Water Problem in Famagusta

Published February 17, 2026, 09:03
Karousos: Full Funding Needed for New Network to Solve Water Problem in Famagusta

The president of the Famagusta Water Board, Yannis Karousos, stated that there will be no interruption in the water supply to the area, but caution is required from both citizens and the Water Development Department. He emphasized that water losses in the old water supply network reach 80% during the winter due to high pressure. Mr. Karousos stressed that the 3 million euros allocated by the government for network replacement are not enough to replace the old pipes. He believes that only full funding for the replacement of the entire network will solve the problem in Free Famagusta. He referred to a recent incident where a citizen received a water bill of 5,000 euros due to losses in the network, while the installation of smart meters could have prevented the situation. In summary, the Famagusta area faces serious problems with the water supply network and requires significant investment for its complete upgrade.