Cyprus law to licence recovered water use with fines up to €20,000

The government is introducing legislation to regulate the safe reuse of recovered water, bringing Cyprus into line with EU standards and introducing penalties of up to €20,000 for violations.

The Unified Water Management (Amendment) Law aligns with EU Regulation 2020/741 and establishes a licensing framework governing how recovered water can be distributed and used. The legislation also replaces the term “recycled water” with “recovered water” to more accurately reflect the treatment and...