Scenarios for desertification of half of Greece: 50% of water is lost before it reaches the tap
Water reserves are decreasing due to increased tourism, agricultural demands, and running water
The water scarcity problem: Water will be brought by tanker ships from the Acheloos River to Attica
In case of emergency, three ships will transport 100,000 cubic meters of water from the river’s estuary to EYDAP’s network in Boeotia – Water reserves have dropped by 30% compared to last year – The possibility of water rate increases remains open
Hadrian’s Aqueduct: A 1,863-year-old Roman solution to Athens’ water scarcity problem
The history of the aqueduct-monument, unknown to many, commissioned by the Roman Emperor Hadrian - It spans eight municipalities of Attica over a length of 24 kilometers and is being revived to supply the capital with one million cubic meters of water annually, exclusively for irrigation
