# Water safety and environmental management in Greece > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/water-safety-and-environmental-management-in-greece > Updated: 2026-08-08T12:08:41.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Authorities in various Greek regions have addressed localized concerns regarding water safety and environmental hazards. In Central Greece, regional officials responded to unofficial private water-sample results by reaffirming that official monitoring under EU directives consistently classifies beaches in Kamenes Vourla and Mandoudi as suitable for public use. Authorities ordered repeat sampling at specific locations to ensure transparency. In Halkidiki, health officials lifted a ban on tap water usage in the Kassandra municipality after cleaning the supply system and confirming safety standards. Concurrently, hazardous asbestos plates were removed from the seabed near the Livari lagoon, triggering an investigation into their placement. Local authorities also began using drones to monitor and enforce public access to coastal areas. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-08: Halkidiki authorities lift water ban and address environmental hazards Authorities in Halkidiki have lifted the tap water ban in Kassandra and removed hazardous asbestos plates from the seabed near Vourvourou. Drones are also being used to monitor illegal beach closures. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/halkidiki-authorities-lift-water-ban-and-address-environmental-hazards ### 2026-07-31: Central Greece Confirms Beach Water Safety for Kamenes Vourla and Mandoudi Central Greece officials confirm that official tests deem the beaches of Kamenes Vourla and Mandoudi‑Lake‑Agia Anna suitable for swimming, urging trust in certified data after private sampling claims. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/central-greece-confirms-beach-water-safety-for-kamenes-vourla-and-mandoudi --- Cite as: Water safety and environmental management in Greece. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/water-safety-and-environmental-management-in-greece