Water began flowing again in Paphos and its surrounding areas after a major repair on the district’s main water pipeline was completed, the Paphos water development department announced on Monday.
The serious fault, which left large parts of the district without water since early Sunday morning, was located north of Yeroskipou. Affected areas included the municipalities of Paphos and Akamas, as well as the communities of Chlorakas and Lemba.
According to officials, the problem was first flagged just after 6am on Sunday when an unusually high level of water consumption was recorded. This triggered an immediate response from the local water development department team.
Paphos district water engineer Charis Kasioulis confirmed that the damage was found deep underground, which made repair work more difficult. Crews from the department were on site from the outset, working through the day and night to restore service.
The pipeline in question carries 30,000 cubic metres of drinking water daily, supplying nearly two-thirds of the district’s total needs.
Authorities said the water supply has now returned to normal but urged residents to use water responsibly to avoid future disruptions.
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