Greek Islands Hotels May Use Seawater in Pools During Drought

Greek island hotels are preparing for a major change this summer to address severe water shortages caused by ongoing drought conditions. New legislation under discussion in parliament aims to allow hotels to fill their swimming pools with seawater instead of fresh water.

The move comes as Greece faces its second consecutive year of intense drought. Popular tourist destinations on the islands are particularly affected, with the influx of visitors adding pressure to already limited water supplies.

Elena Rapti, the deputy minister of tourism, highlighted the importance of conserving water during a parliamentary committee meeting. She explained that the proposed legislation would remove barriers to using seawater in private pools.

“This (draft legislation) regulates the framework for carrying out seawater extraction and pumping it for swimming pools. The focus, of course, is to conserve water resources,” Rapti stated.

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