Moni: One of 13 mobile desalination units provided by the United Arab Emirates, recently installed in Moni, Limassol district, has started operating on a trial basis. This marks the commencement of operations following technical tests and the resolution of initial challenges, as confirmed by the Water Development Department in a press release issued on Tuesday evening. “The unit produced good quality water, while the process is still on a trial basis,” the statement noted.
According to Cyprus News Agency, Water Development Department Acting Director Giorgos Kazantzis mentioned that final tests on the 13 mobile desalination units were underway. He anticipated that the first unit would start operations later that day, with the remaining units to follow in stages. Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Maria Panayiotou, acknowledged the successful water production from these units in a post on X, expressing gratitude to all contributors to the project.
Kazantzis highlighted that all crews have been conducting tests since Monday. The water generated from the units will be distributed to Nicosia, Larnaca, and Famagusta districts, allowing water from the Kouris dam to be allocated for use in Limassol. He further explained that the installation process of the mobile desalination units was “extremely complex,” executed swiftly through collaboration with the company, Water Development Department staff, and the Electricity Authority of Cyprus.