Republic of Cyprus Second Voluntary National Report - Sustainable development goals

65 GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES Water Reuse • With the completion of almost all desalination units, the potable water dependency on rainfall of the large urban, suburban and tourist centres has been eliminated. • Two major recycled water schemes funded by various European funds (including the European Investment and European Development Bank) are currently under way. • Multiple water reuse proposals are currently being prepared, or are under review. Water Legislation, Policies & Practices • Environmental and resource costs are now included into water pricing. • A Drought Management Plan has been adopted. • An Advisory Committee on Water Management, involving key water stakeholders, is advising the Government on issues related to the formulation of the general water policy. • By 2027, Cyprus aims to fully implement all necessary sewerage plans in order to comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive regarding the percentage of wastewater load collected and receiving secondary treatment. Compliance with the EU Water Framework Directive, aimed at protecting and improving the status of water, is also a top priority. Water & Sanitation Programmes • Cyprus as an EU Member State, is supporting third countries in water and sanitation related activities through bilateral assistance programmes or regional initiatives.