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Heraklion Faces Water Woes as Aposelemis Plant Stays Offline

Heraklion struggles with water shortages as the Aposelemis treatment plant remains out of service. No timeline from OAK, DEYAH urges residents to save water.

  • Water supply from the Aposelemis treatment plant remains suspended.
  • The Organization provided no clear restoration timeline for the Development of Crete (OAK).
  • Several neighborhoods face severe shortages; others experience minor disruptions.
  • DEYAH calls on residents to conserve water and avoid wasteful use.

Dry Taps, Vague Answers

Heraklion’s Municipal Water Company (DEYAH) announced that the Aposelemis treatment plant remains out of service, leaving the city’s water supply in limbo. Despite repeated requests, the Organization for the Development of Crete (OAK) has not provided a clear timeline for when the problem will be resolved. Until then, interruptions are expected to continue — and possibly worsen.

Where the Water Runs Thin

The shortage is hitting some districts harder than others. Severe problems are expected in:

  • Inside the Venetian Walls
  • Poros
  • Analipsi
  • Kipoupoli
  • Ethnikis Antistaseos
  • Pateles
  • Agios Ioannis Knossos (south of Chatzaki Street)
  • Kaminia – Deilina

Smaller disruptions are anticipated in:

  • Agia Aikaterini
  • Therissos
  • Atsalenio
  • Mastampas
  • Nea Alikarnassos

Appeal for Restraint

DEYAH says it has activated all available reserves but admits they are limited. The agency is urging residents to use water responsibly, avoiding tasks that drain large amounts — such as washing courtyards or cars. The message is simple: until Aposelemis is back, every drop counts.

Categories: Crete
Iorgos Pappas: Iorgos Pappas is the Travel and Lifestyle Co-Editor at Argophilia, where he dives deep into the rhythms, flavors, and hidden corners of Greece—with a special focus on Crete. Though he’s lived in cultural hubs like Paris, Amsterdam, and Budapest, his heart beats to the Mediterranean tempo. Whether tracing village traditions or uncovering coastal gems, Iorgos brings a seasoned traveler’s eye—and a local’s affection—to every story.
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