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CYPRUS

An outline of the Water Situation in Cyprus Friday 6 th November 2009 Andreas Phedonos Deputy Head of Technical Services Water Board of Lemesos , Cyprus. CYPRUS. Rivers are intermittent 47% cultivated land 19% forests 34% barren land. 1085m. 1982m. Source:WDD. Cyprus.

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CYPRUS

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  1. An outline of the Water Situation in CyprusFriday 6th November 2009Andreas PhedonosDeputy Head of Technical ServicesWater Board of Lemesos, Cyprus

  2. CYPRUS Rivers are intermittent 47% cultivated land 19% forests 34% barren land 1085m 1982m Source:WDD

  3. Cyprus • Total Surface Area 9251 km² • Rainfall 300 – 1000mm, average 500mm • Average Net Annual Runoff including Groundwater replenishment 370Mm³ • Average Annual Water Availability 460 m³/person • Population is approximately 1.000.000 Source:WDD

  4. Rainfall Reduction Source:WDD

  5. Sources of Water in Cyprus for 2020 (Source: Water Development Department)

  6. Measures / Actions to Meet the 2020 Demand (Source: Water Development Department)

  7. Lemesos - Cyprus

  8. March 2004 Lemesos – Cyprus March 2008

  9. Lemesos – Cyprus August 2008

  10. Gradual change in the climate Substantial decrease in annual rainfall Reduction in the runoff into the reservoirs Periods of low rainfall are more frequent Resourcesare being depleted Demand is continuously increasing Need for New Strategies Impact of Climate Change on Sustainable Supply / Demand

  11. Immediate Action • Management Plan for WFD • Drought Management Sub-Plan • Intensify Demand Management Measures • Protection of the Environment by December 2009

  12. Conclusions Obstacles in implementing future challenges: • National Capacity • Technology and Equipment • Technical and Financial Support • Political drought • Change of attitude of users

  13. Water Board of Lemesos • Established in 1951 • Semi-government, non-profit organisation • Supply of potable water only • Number of employees : 100 • Area served : 70 km2 • Population Served : 170 000 • Annual water needs : 13 million m3 • Number of consumers : 68 000 • Length of pipework : 800 km • Annual turnover : € 7 million

  14. Water Sources and Quantitiesfor the Water Board of Lemesos

  15. Water Distribution Network Management

  16. Drought Years Intermittent Supply Non – Revenue Water Financial PI basic (IWA Level 1, Fi 36)

  17. Problems Faced During Intermittent Supply • Conflict between the various groups of water users • Deterioration of the water quality • Increase in the number of pipe bursts – loss of water • Enormous number of consumer complaints • Additional expenses incurred by the Water Boards: - reduction in water sales - staff overtime / pipe repairs

  18. Measures taken by the Boards in recent drought periods • Enforced water restriction to their consumers • Disconnected supply to all green areas • Applied hose pipe ban for washing cars, pavements, etc. • Produced and distributed plastic bags for toilet cisterns • Public information and education programs • Promote water conservation in schools • Promotional leaflets on water saving sent to consumers • Immediate repair of leaking pipes • Close collaboration with Government Departments

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