Cyprus - Water Management


Central

The central government is responsible for:

  • implementing the WFD and Floods Directive, preparing and approving the FRMPs and RBMPs,
  • monitoring and evaluating the qualitative and quantitative status of groundwater and surface water,
  • carrying out public consultations and coordinating with other Member States,
  • issuing regulations concerning the implementation of the WFD and Floods Directives,
  • plan, designing, implementing and operating water projects such as dams, reservoirs, water transport projects, irrigation and water supply networks and water refineries,
  • coordinating the necessary quantities of desalinated water,
  • managing, monitoring, and supplying water for drinking water and irrigation (with the help of local Water Supply Authorities),
  • preparing and implementing plans to address the effects of drought,
  • implementing the national program of the European Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive,
  • promoting sustainable water use.

 

Regional

Districts are responsible for:

  • planning and executing the necessary works and maintenance on stormwater systems,
  • executing flood protection projects,
  • issuing building permits.

 

Local

Local authorities are responsible for:

  • managing surface water drainage,
  • designing, constructing and maintaining rainwater drainage systems,
  • cleaning wells and waterways,
  • licensing sewers,
  • providing building permits,
  • distributing water for drinking and irrigation.

 

Responsible ministries/bodies

Central

Regional

  • Districts (Eparhia) 

Local

  • Municipalities (Dimos)
  • Communities (Koinotita)
  • Local Water supply authorities

 

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