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As Cyprus continues to grapple with a prolonged drought and soaring summer demand, a rare bit of good news has surfaced, literally. A new underground water source has been discovered in Agia Marina Chrysokhou, bringing some much-needed relief to the dry district of Polis Chrysochous.
The borehole, which yields a hefty 70 cubic meters of water per hour, has been hailed a success by the president of the Paphos Water Board, Charalambos Pittokopitis.
“It’s a real breakthrough during a very difficult period,” Pittokopitis said, adding that two new boreholes are planned for the area, one of which is already proving fruitful.
What makes this discovery even more promising is its location, just 200 meters from the community’s existing reservoirs. That means it can be connected quickly and easily to the local water supply system.
“Once the necessary facilities are in place, the water can be directed straight to the reservoirs and help cover the needs of nearby communities as well,” Pittokopitis explained. He also confirmed that early tests show the water is clean, safe, and drinkable.
Deputy Mayor of Agia Marina, Patroklos Evangelou, thanked Agriculture Minister Maria Panagiotou for acting on the community’s call for more water sources. He also gave credit to the Geological Survey Department and local engineers for acting swiftly and professionally.
While Cyprus has even had to import desalination units from the UAE to make up for dwindling supply, this natural find gives officials a small but meaningful advantage in managing this summer’s high demand.
In a country where every drop counts, this underground discovery may be just what the region needs to stay afloat, at least for now.
