WATER SHORTAGE IN LEROS

Paradoxically, the island’s natural water reserves are very important, especially in the northern and western part of the island. There are many underground springs that can be transported to you by truck according to the expected quality. So much water for example, in GOURNA that in summer when circulating in the area you have the feeling of being air-conditioned.

Water treatment and de-stalinization facilities are in LEPIDA. It is certain that the island is behind in terms of water treatment and distribution on the island. However, they benefited from the distribution network built by the Italians at the beginning of the 20th century. But without maintenance, without development, interventions in particular in AGHIA MARINA are extremely frequent for both water and wastewater. Permanent patches that still place the island in a situation of restriction.

It is certain that in summers with a population multiplied by 2 or 3, the water network is very quickly obsolete to withstand such overconsumption. Even more so, by an untimely use of some tourists who prefer to take showers than to swim in the sea!!!

All constructions in LEROS must have a water tank to collect rainwater with a concrete tank and a filtration system. You can also fill it up by ordering a truck that will go to KAMARA to deliver to you.

It should be noted that it is absolutely forbidden to drill in search of water – although there are in many places – because water is considered a common good and not individual.

To remember that water, a fundamental issue of the coming decades, is a precious good that must be respected in its mode of consumption, especially on an island like LEROS.