Attica is at a crucial crossroads. OR climate changein combination with the increased water consumption In the basin but also the reduction of aqueous stocks, they create an unprecedented pressure on the hydrode system of the county.
The numbers are more than clear. Within just two years, stocks in Attica’s four main reservoirs have been reduced almost 45%, from 1.2 billion cubic meters in 2023 to just 659 million in 2025.
And despite the fact that for several years the leaders warned of danger ‘Orange alarm’ Now this treaty is not just a prediction, it has become a difficult reality that we are called upon to deal with.
In fact, according to official data that arrives at us from EYDAP existing water reserves, with current consumption, are sufficient for less than two years, While consumption in some areas even records an increase of more than 40% compared to last year.
EYDAP’s important work
In this context the EYDAP It lifts the burden of responsibility and responds with a complete, organized plan, top know -how and steady determination.
With a grand investment program height EUR 2.5 billion for the 2025-2034 decadethe Capital Water and Sewerage Company implements an extensive grid of projects aimed at ensuring the water supply of the country’s largest metropolitan area, with a view to sustainability and durability.
East Attica currently implemented or planned projects of a total budget of 958.7 million euros, which relate to service 410,500 inhabitantsthe construction of 1,400 km of pipes and the completion of three new sewage treatment centers.
Projects are already underway for more than 230,000 inhabitants, with two new CELs heading for construction. At the same time 681.6 million euros They are directed to critical modernization and replacement projects of the water supply network, while 364.5 million are invested in sewer projects.
Even more investments in Europe standards
But her strategy EYDAP It is not only limited to dealing with the crisis but forms an integrated water resource management model. Investments are fully harmonized with European green policies and digital transition At the same time they adopt a holistic approach, focusing on climate change. The aim is not only to protect water resources, but also to safeguard high quality services at affordable costs for all citizens.
A target that becomes a commitment
As water turns into one of the most valuable goods of our time and when the climate crisis experienced by the planet and, by extension, our country is more critical than ever, EYDAP It goes ahead by responding decisively to this great challenge of our times.
Aim is none other than to ensure that no resident of Atticawherever it resides, it will not be left without access to clean, safe and sufficient water. A goal that for its policy EYDAP It has evolved into a commitment but that in order to be able to see it fully fulfilling it will have to put citizens strongly in our daily lives the Philosophy of water savingteaching this mentality to our children.