1.4 Million Cubic Meters of Water to Be Pumped Out of Mavrokolimpos Reservoir

The Mavrokolimpos Reservoir, which holds a total capacity of 1.4 million cubic meters of water, is set to be fully drained by Thursday to allow access to a rusted outlet hole. This is the only feasible way to reach the source of the leak.

The Water Department has explained that the leak resulted from a failure in the dam’s discharge tunnel. The repair process will be "exceptionally difficult" due to the leak's location in an inaccessible area.

Despite the issue, the department confirmed that water for irrigation is being supplied as scheduled.

Authorities are urging the public to avoid the area and to follow police guidance. Efforts to stop the water flow are underway.

Haralambos Pittokopitis, head of the Paphos District Organization, stated that the damage to the Mavrokolimpos Dam and the resulting water loss have exacerbated an already challenging water supply situation in the region.

As a reminder, a significant water leak from the Mavrokolimpos Reservoir in Paphos occurred over the past weekend. Local authorities have described the situation as "catastrophic." According to officials, approximately 20,000 tons of water are lost every hour through the dam.

Prior to the leak, the dam was filled to more than 60% of its capacity, totaling 1.5 million tons of water.

According to philenews, the leak, caused by a crack, is estimated to be 5 cubic meters per second, or 450,000 cubic meters per day. The pipes, installed in 1966, will need to be replaced.