Greece is entering the final phase of a major reform in water resource management, centred on a new model for organizing, regulating, and utilizing water services. The related bill is expected to be submitted to Parliament in the coming days.
Unified Water Services Across Key Regions
Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastaurou recently briefed New Democracy MPs on the core elements of the reform. A central pillar is the merger of 70 local water service providers with EYDAP (Athens Water Supply and Sewerage Company) and EYAΘ (Thessaloniki Water Supply and Sewerage Company), aiming to create a more integrated and efficient national water management system.
The government says the reform seeks better protection of water resources, modernization of infrastructure, and guaranteed access to safe, high-quality water at affordable prices.
Expanded Reach of EYDAP and EYAΘ
Under the proposed legislation, EYDAP will extend its operations to all 17 remaining municipalities in Attica — bringing its total coverage to 67 municipalities across the region. Its role will also expand into Boeotia, Phocis, and Evia.
Similarly, EYAΘ will broaden its scope to cover Thessaloniki and the Chalkidiki peninsula, supporting a more cohesive water service model in northern Greece.
MPs Briefed Across Affected Regions
Papastaurou held meetings with several ND MPs representing areas directly impacted by the changes. Attendees included Justice Deputy Minister and Phocis MP Ioannis Bougas; Evia MPs Athanasios Zembilis and Simos Kedikoglou; Boeotia MP Eleftherios Ktistakis; and Panagiotis (Fanis) Papas, MP for Thessaloniki B.
Earlier briefings were held with MPs from Eastern and Western Attica, including Makis Voridis, Stelios Petsas, Giorgos Vlachos, Vasilis Oikonomou, Giorgos Kotsiras, Thanasis Bouras, and Vangelis Liakos.