In response to severe drought conditions on the Greek islands, hotels may soon switch to seawater for filling their swimming pools. New legislation is being considered to remove legal barriers and address the strain on water resources, particularly during the tourist season. Deputy Minister of Tourism Elena Rapti emphasized the importance of conserving water as part of this initiative.
This initiative comes in response to prolonged drought conditions that have stretched water resources, particularly in popular tourist destinations.
Over the past two years, Greece has experienced significant drought, exacerbated by the influx of tourists during peak seasons. In light of this, new legislation is being considered in parliament to facilitate the shift toward seawater use in private pools.
Elena Rapti, the deputy minister of tourism, outlined government plans to eliminate existing legal barriers for using seawater in pools. This move aims to address diminishing water reserves on many islands.
"This draft legislation sets the framework for seawater extraction and its use in swimming pools. The primary goal is to conserve our precious water resources," Rapti stated to a parliamentary committee.
Her comments were made during discussions on a new hospitality industry reform bill, with details released on Tuesday on the Greek parliament's website.
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