Potable Water Unit, Syros, Cyclades, Greece

On the island Syros in the Cyclades, Greece, water comes from desalination units. The machine includes the system for cleaning water and the system that receives coins. Insert 20 cents to obtain 10 litres of potable water.

Summary

Potable Water Unit, Syros, Greece. Copyright: G. MAKRIONITIS

In one year, citizens of the island of Syros in Greece have received water that corresponds to 246.000 plastic bottles. Those bottles would have ended up in the island's landfill and would take 500 years to decompose. The production of 246.000 fewer plastic bottles corresponds to 22,14 tones CO₂ emissions savings.  Due to the fact that the island would otherwise need to transport water with boats, the cost saving for this transportation was 8-10 euro/m³.

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Related Information on the Regions 202020 Website:

• Sustainable Energy Theme(s): Energy Efficient Products
• Region(s)/Community(ies): GR: Cyclades :
• Country(ies): Greece

Last updated: 27/02/2013 3:42pm - Contact: Elena TAXERI -