Mykonos to face water shortage
- Written by E.Tsiliopoulos
Myconos faces a serious drought risk this summer unless immediate measures are taken to avert water shortages, according to reports.
The water levels at the island's main reservoir are exceptionally low and sources indicate that a new desalination plant is needed, according to Skai reports.
Experts estimate that, unless there is significant rainfall over the coming weeks, Myconos will only have adequate water for the next four months!
This of course will be bad news for the number one destination for tourists in the summer season. However, extraordinary measures will be taken to deal with the issue, possibly with vessels that will bring additional water to the island.
Municipal authorities on the island are expected to announce measures in the next few days aimed at curbing wasteful use of water and planning the construction of a desalination plant to supplement dwindling water supplies.
If there are problems during the tourist season, vessels may be dispatched to ferry additional water supplies to the island, according to sources in order to temporarily solve the water shortage, until a new desalination plant is built.
